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Is ibuprofen an antibiotic?
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No: It is an anti-inflammatory med. It is not an antibiotic and has no value in treating bacterial infections.
Answered 12/29/2022
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No: Ibuprofen is a NonSteroidal Anti inflammatory and analgesic drug and not an antibiotic
Answered 12/25/2018
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