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Ibuprofen

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http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a682159.html  

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National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health

Description

Ibuprofen is a medication used to relieve the pain, tenderness, inflammation (swelling), and stiffness caused by arthritis and gout. This document presents information about ibuprofen, including why the medication is prescribed, how the medicine should be used, what special precautions to follow before taking ibuprofen. The document also provides side effects from ibuprofen, storage conditions needed for the medicine, and a list of prescription medicines that contain ibuprofen.

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Review Date

5/22/2007