Ibuprofen doesn't have a new official name. Its generic name remains ibuprofen.
While ibuprofen hasn't been renamed generically, it's important to understand the different types of names associated with medications:
- Generic Name: This is the official, non-proprietary name of the drug (ibuprofen, in this case). It's the same regardless of the manufacturer.
- Brand Names (or Trade Names): These are the names given to the drug by the manufacturers (e.g., Advil, Motrin, Nurofen). Different companies can market ibuprofen under different brand names.
- Chemical Name: This is a technical name based on the drug's molecular structure (isobutylphenylpropionic acid for ibuprofen).
Therefore, while you might see ibuprofen sold under various brand names, the underlying drug is still ibuprofen.
