An adult takes 400 mg of ibuprofen. Each hour the amount of ibuprofen in the person's system decreases by about 29% how much ibuprofen is left after 6 hours.

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An adult takes 400 mg of ibuprofen. Each hour the amount of ibuprofen in the person's system decreases by about 29% how much ibuprofen is left after 6 hours. 

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IBUPROFEN 

It is a type of drug which is nonsteroidal in nature. 

It is used to treat fever, inflammation, pain etc.

It is also known as isobutylphenylpropionic acid.

This medicine can also be used in cases like headache, menstrual cramps, arthritis etc. 

In water its solubility is about 0.021 mg/ml.

Some of the side effects can be dizziness, tingling in hands, fatigue, sweating etc. 

 

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