advil
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Definition
Noun: * A brand name for the over-the-counter medication ibuprofen, which is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used to relieve pain, reduce fever, and decrease inflammation.
Usage
- "Advil" is a proper noun and is typically capitalized. It refers specifically to the branded product, though it is often used generically to refer to ibuprofen itself.
- It is commonly used as a count noun (e.g., , ) when referring to individual tablets or capsules.
Examples
- Noun:
- I took an Advil for my headache.
- Advil is effective at reducing muscle inflammation after exercise.
- She keeps a bottle of Advil in her purse.
Advanced Usage
- "Advil PM": A specific product variant that combines ibuprofen with a sleep aid (diphenhydramine).
- He took Advil PM to help with his pain and get to sleep.
Variants and Related Words
- Ibuprofen (n): The generic drug name for the active ingredient in Advil.
- NSAID (n): Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug; the class of medicine to which ibuprofen/Advil belongs.
- Analgesic (n): A pain-relieving medicine; a broader category that includes Advil.
- Antipyretic (n): A fever-reducing medicine; a property of Advil.
Synonyms
- Ibuprofen (generic equivalent)
- Motrin (another brand name for ibuprofen)
- Nuprin (another brand name for ibuprofen)
Notes on Meaning
While "Advil" is a trademarked brand name, in common usage it is often synonymous with the generic drug ibuprofen. However, it is important to note that it is one specific brand of this medication, which is an NSAID used as an analgesic and antipyretic.
Noun
- a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic medicine (trade names Advil and Motrin and Nuprin) used to relieve the pain of arthritis and as an antipyretic
- daily use of ibuprofen can irritate the stomach