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Motrin

Motrin

5 3.7
A medicine that contains ibuprofen to reduce pain, swelling and fever
  • noun
  • /ˈmoʊtrɪn/
translation icon : Motrin
  • The doctor recommended Motrin to reduce inflammation from my arthritis.
  • Motrin and Advil

Examples

  • Pound tons of electrolytes, take some Motrin, get some sleep, buddy.

    Only the Brave (2017)

  • If you are going to give a kid anything, try Motrin.

    Blog text (33)

  • I could really use some Motrin, David.

    Jane Doe (2001)

  • Do you want to take a Motrin or something?

    Fiction book (1995)

  • Could you get me some Motrin?

    Jane Doe (2001)

  • When you order Motrin, get the dye-free.

    Life As We Know It (2010)

  • I was taking 800 milligrams of Motrin three times a day just to get through the day because I was in so much pain.

    What the Health (2017)

  • She did tell me to take a couple of Motrin beforehand.

    Blog text (29)

  • I just mistakenly skipped out of the house without my Motrin.

    Jane Doe (2001)

  • I've been able to get it under control with lots of water, rest, and an anti-inflammatory like Motrin, ASAP.

    Blog text (26)

Synonyms

ibuprofen
vsMotrin
  • Specialized
23 3.2

A medicine that eases pain, reduces swelling, and lowers fever

is the brand name often highlighted for arthritis treatment
Advil
vsMotrin
16 2.8

A medicine taken to reduce pain, swelling and fever

often used specifically for arthritis and related inflammation
Nuprin
vsMotrin
1 7.1

A medicine that contains ibuprofen to reduce pain and fever

often recommended for arthritis rather than general aches

Surface Forms

Motrin singular
Motrin plural

Etymology

Motrin is a brand name for the medicine ibuprofen that lowers pain and inflammation. A helpful way to remember Motrin is to think of mot- like 'motion' because it helps you move more easily with less pain.