Breathing in a Cure: Inhalable Ibuprofen on the Horizon
Ibuprofen: You can buy it at any drug store, and it will help with that stabbing headache or sprained ankle. One of the ways it does so is by reducing inflammation, and it is this property that may also help patients with cystic fibrosis. Ref. Source 1p.
Ibuprofin is my friend. Sometimes my head hurts so bad it feels like it will burst out of my skull. Then I take a couple of iBuopofin and its gone for good.
New formulation of ibuprofen may be superior for pain relief than the current version
Move over aspirin, a new formulation of ibuprofen might prove to be a "Wonder drug." Scientists used mice and rats to show that ibuprofen arginate may allow people to take higher doses without the cardiovascular side effects that are associated with current formulations found in over the counter products. In addition to being better tolerated, ibuprofen arginate also is released into the bloodstream more rapidly than the current formulations, likely providing faster pain relief. Ref. Source 4k.
Ibuprofen does not hinder bone fracture healing in children. Doctors have traditionally avoided prescribing nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen to patients with fractures. However, a new study shows ibuprofen is an effective medication for fracture pain in children and its use does not affect fracture healing. Source 7t.