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Motrin, like aspirin is a pain reliever as well as an anti-inflammatory. The problem is that the side effects of the two tend to be quite different. Research the side effects before using either.
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∙ 13y agoYes, ibuprofen belongs to a class of drugs called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Other members of this class include aspirin, naproxen (Aleve), indomethacin (Indocin), and nabumetone (Relafen).
Acetaminophen, however, belongs to a class of drugs called analgesics (pain relievers) and antipyretics (fever reducers).
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∙ 11y agoYes, but not significantly. Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that reduces overall inflammation (which is how it both relieves pain and reduces a mild fever). As swelling is part of the inflammatory process, reducing inflammation should also reduce the swelling a bit.
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∙ 11y agoIbuprofen is an NSAID, which means a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug; so ibuprofen would help better with swelling because it is one of the symptoms of inflammation.
These medications CAN be taken together for pain, but it is recommended that you talk to a doctor or pharmacist before doing so.
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∙ 10y agoIbuprofen is in the category Non-Steroidal Antii-Inflammatory Drugs or NSAIDS....so it is very good for alleviating swelling. Acetaminophen is merely a pain reliever-it does nothing for swelling-so Ibuprofen is better.
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∙ 11y agoReduces the swelling and because the pain is in the swelling it takes away some of the pain.
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∙ 14y agoIbuprofen
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What is good for swelling?
You could take an Ibuprofen or Advil to take down the swelling. Otherwise, you could just put an icepack or a heatpack on the area. :)
What reduces swelling after cortisone?
ibuprofen
Can ibuprofen cause swelling in legs and feet?
yes, because ibuprofen retains water.
How many days should you take ibuprofen to reduce swelling in an ankle injury?
Ibuprofen is for pain or fever. It will not reduce the swelling much from an injury, as that is not an inflammatory process.
What is in Ibuprofen that causes the facial swelling?
I have now had 2 rather severe reactions to ibuprofen and for future reference want to have the name of the ingrediant that causes the facial swelling should I need to be admitted to a hospital.
Lip piercing ball is going into your lip because of swelling What do you do?
you can take ibuprofen or suck on ice to help the swelling.
Can Acetaminnophen help cramp pains?
sure - a little. It's a decent pain reliever, but it does nothing from swelling / inflammation that is likely the source of the pain. Ibuprofen helps with both the pain AND the swelling. But ibuprofen is not nice to stomachs. If you're not a regular ibuprofen taker, beware of stomach pain when you take it...
How do you remove a Monroe piercing when its swelling?
Do not remove it when it is swollen. You can cause tiny tears in your skin, which can increase swelling even further, and cause infection. To relieve the swelling, take an Ibuprofen, and put a warm compress over the piercing. These two combined should bring down the swelling enough to where you can take the jewelry out. Good luck!
Eye lid swelling from use of ibuprofen?
It's an allergic reaction. I have the same thing.
How do you get the swelling to go down in a jammed finger?
Ice; possibly Ibuprofen, if it's not bleeding.
Swelling at injection site?
Swelling at the site of an injection is completely normal. The affected area may also turn red and be tender to touch. Anti-inflammatory medication such as Ibuprofen may help.
Is Ibuprofen good?
no think
