Motrin (Noun)
Meaning
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".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She took a dose of Motrin to alleviate her menstrual cramps.
- After a long hike, he swallowed a Motrin to soothe his aching muscles.
- The doctor prescribed Motrin to help reduce the patient's fever and alleviate the pain.
- Her arthritis flare-ups were often managed with regular doses of Motrin.
- To relieve her headache, she took two Motrin tablets with a glass of water.