ibuprofen what is it used for
- Benefits of being on this drug can include relief of fever, pain, swelling and inflammation. Listed below are the typical uses of ibuprofen. 1  Headache. 2  Migraine headache. 3  Back pain. 4  Feverishness. 5  Joint pain (rheumatic pain). Drugs A-Z IBUPROFEN USES. Ibuprofen is used to provide relief by changing the body's response to pain, swelling and high temperature. It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, sometimes known as an NSAID. It is used to relieve pain, inflammation and fever.