UNDERSTANDING IBUPROFEN: A COMMON PAIN RELIEVER

Ibuprofen acts as a popular over-the-shelf medication used to ease pain and swelling. It belongs to a category of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Ibuprofen works by blocking the production of prostaglandins, which contribute to pain and {inflammation|. Ibuprofen can be taken orally in tablet, capsule, or liquid form.