Anti-inflammatory painkillers like ibuprofen are sometimes called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), or just 'anti-inflammatories'.6. Ibuprofen is a medicine called a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It is also known as 'an NSAID'. Speak with a doctor before taking ibuprofen if you have ever had a bad reaction to any other anti-inflammatory painkiller.
Experts believe it is possible for the human body to survive without food for up to two months. It's not the first example of humans subsisting on next to nothing for long periods of time. It is possible to survive for about 60 days without food - but usually in warmer conditions.
A Swedish man, found in a car buried under snow, says he survived for two months without food by eating handfuls of snow. But how long can people go without food? The circumstances surrounding Peter Skyllberg's survival are still being investigated. However, photographs taken of the inside of the car show empty food and drink wrappers, which could mean the 44-year-old had some sustenance.