What is Ibuprofen?
Ibuprofen is a common analgesic medicine used to treat a variety of aches and pains such as toothache, period pain, and back pain. Inflammation caused by sprains and strains, as well as arthritis discomfort, can also be treated with ibuprofen.
There are multiple forms of ibuprofen available, including tablets, capsules, granules, or ibuprofen liquid. While these forms are designed to be ingested, other options do not require swallowing, as they are directly applied to one’s skin: ibuprofen gel, mousse, or spray. Ibuprofen products are available in different brands, strengths, and packaging sizes.
In certain preparations, ibuprofen is mixed with additional analgesics. For example, some cold and flu medications, such as Nurofen Cold and Flu, have it as an ingredient alongside a decongestant, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride. Most ibuprofen brands are sold at pharmacies and grocery stores as over-the-counter medicines (OTC), yet certain varieties can’t be obtained without a medical prescription.