Yes, 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).
ibuprofen
yes, because ibuprofen retains water.
Ibuprofen is for pain or fever. It will not reduce the swelling much from an injury, as that is not an inflammatory process.
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.
you can take ibuprofen or suck on ice to help the swelling.
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...
Elevating the affected area, applying ice packs for 15-20 minutes every few hours, and taking over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medication like ibuprofen can help reduce swelling. If the swelling is severe or persistent, it's important to consult a healthcare professional for further evaluation and treatment.
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!
It's an allergic reaction. I have the same thing.
Ice; possibly Ibuprofen, if it's not bleeding.
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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.