Pain Medicine: Ibuprofen
Ibuprofen is another over-the-counter painkiller that can be classified as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs). It has been used for pain relief, fever, and inflammation since the 1970s — the FDA approved ibuprofen in 1974. You may know ibuprofen as: Advil, Medipren, Motrin, Nuprin, and more. How it works: ibuprofen helps block the enzyme in the body that makes the chemicals (prostaglandins) that cause pain, fever, and inflammation. By blocking the enzyme that makes the prostaglandins, swelling, pain, and fever are reduced. Ibuprofen is available in a variety of forms, including liquid suspension, oral drops, and chewable tablets (for children … Continue reading