motrin

Thân thiện

A person takes a Motrin tablet with a glass of water.

Definition

Noun: - A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic medicine (with trade names including Advil, Motrin, and Nuprin) used to relieve pain, such as that from arthritis, and to reduce fever. It is the brand name for the drug ibuprofen.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • For her headache, she took a dose of Motrin.
  • The doctor recommended Motrin to reduce the inflammation and fever.
  • Some people prefer Motrin over other pain relievers for muscle aches.

Advanced Usage

• "on Motrin": Describing a state where someone is using this medication.
  • He's been on Motrin for a week to manage his post-surgical pain.

Variants and Related Words

• Ibuprofen (n): The generic drug name for Motrin.
  • Ibuprofen, sold under brands like Motrin, is a common over-the-counter medicine.
• NSAID (n): Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug; the class of medicine Motrin belongs to.
  • Motrin is an NSAID, so it helps with both pain and swelling.

Synonyms

• Ibuprofen: The generic equivalent.
• Analgesic: A pain-relieving drug (broader category).
• Antipyretic: A fever-reducing drug (broader category).

Important Note on Usage

• Medical Advisory: Daily use of ibuprofen (the active ingredient in Motrin) can irritate the stomach. It is important to follow dosage instructions and consult a healthcare provider for prolonged use.
  • The label warns that Motrin may cause stomach upset if taken frequently.

Học thuật

Noun

1. 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

Từ đồng nghĩa

• ibuprofen
• isobutylphenyl propionic acid
• Advil
• Motrin
• Nuprin