Nuprin
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7.1
A medicine that contains ibuprofen to reduce pain and fever
- noun
- /ˈnjuːprɪn/
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Nuprin
- Nuprin is commonly used to relieve headaches and muscle aches.
- Nuprin and Advil
- Nuprin and Motrin
- ibuprofen (also Nuprin)
Examples
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Many people prefer Nuprin for its effectiveness in reducing fever.
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Nuprin.
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You got any Nuprin?
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Patrick struggles with the child-proof bottle. He finally manages to get it open, in the process spilling most of the pills all over his desk: Patrick, Nuprin? Kimball.
Fiction book (2000) -
You can find Nuprin at most pharmacies as a pain relief option.
Synonyms
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3.2
A medicine that eases pain, reduces swelling, and lowers fever
is a trademarked brand name referring to that same drug
Advil
vsNuprin
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2.8
A medicine taken to reduce pain, swelling and fever
is a different trademark name for the identical medication
Motrin
vsNuprin
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3.7
A medicine that contains ibuprofen to reduce pain, swelling and fever
is a different trademark name used for general pain, fever, and inflammation
Surface Forms
Etymology
Nuprin is a brand name for the drug ibuprofen, used to ease pain, inflammation, and fever. A helpful way to remember Nuprin is to think of Nu- as 'new' and -prin as sounding like 'pain', so the name suggests new relief for pain.