Definition of bowel for English Language Learners. : 1  the long tube in the body that helps digest food and carries solid waste out of the body. 2  the bowels : the deep inner parts of something.
Motrin for Back Pain. Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) medication used to relieve mild to moderate pain. Ibuprofen reduces inflammation as well as fever. It is one of the most common NSAIDs on the market.
These drugs are used for the management of mild to moderate pain, fever, and inflammation. Pain, fever, and inflammation are promoted by the release in the body of chemicals called prostaglandins. Ibuprofen blocks the enzyme that makes prostaglandins (cyclooxygenase), resulting in lower levels of prostaglandins. As a consequence, inflammation, pain and fever are reduced. The FDA approved ibuprofen in 1974.