Yahoo! News - Ibuprofen Formulation Relieves Menstrual Cramps
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A chemically altered form of ibuprofen offers a rapid, safe and effective treatment for women with menstrual cramps, according to a report in the journal Clinical Drug Investigation.

Ibuprofen in combination with arginine, a commonly used nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug, appears to be able to provide rapid pain relief. The combined formulation reaches peak blood concentrations 20 minutes after administration, the authors explain, while ibuprofen alone takes at least 60 minutes to reach peak levels.

Pain intensity decreased significantly within 15 minutes of administration of ibuprofen arginine in 82 percent of the women, the authors report, with 99 percent of the women reporting pain relief at 45 minutes.

Where can I get some? What's the formula? Who will be first to get this to market?