Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Dexibuprofen
Drug Class
Antiinflammatory And Antirheumatic Products
Chemical Class
Analgesic pharmacological group
What is Dexibu?
Uses
Dexibuprofen [S(+)-Ibuprofen] is considered as the pharmacologically active enantiomer of racemic Ibuprofen. Like racemic Ibuprofen, Dexi...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Analgesic pharmacological group
It belongs to Analgesic pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Dexibuprofen is 206.28.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
300 to 300 mg — 8 hourly
For acute symptoms of osteoarthritis, the dose may be increased up to 400mg tablet 3 times a day.
2
Adult · PO
200 to 400 mg — 8 hourly
For mild to moderate pain:
Safety Alerts
Active or recurrent GI bleeding or ulceration, cerebrovascular disease, history of GI bleeding or GI perforation related to previous NSAID therapy, history of recurrent GI haemorrhage, ischaemic heart disease, heart failure, peripheral arterial disease, moderate to severe renal impairment, aspirin/anti-inflammatory induced allergy
Important Warnings
Renal, hepatic or cardiac impairment
GI disease, allergic disorders, avoid in acute porphyrias, coagulation defects, connective-tissue disorders, Crohns disease (may be exacerbated), elderly, oedema, risk factors for cardiovascular events, ulcerative colitis (may be exacerbated)
Side Effects
Angioedemablood disordersbronchospasmcolitisCrohns diseasedepressiondiarrhoeadizzinessdrowsinessfluid retentionGI bleeding and ulcerationGI disturbanceshaematuriaheadachehearing disturbances
Drug Interactions
Anticoagulants
diuretics
quinolones
antihyper-tensives
ACE inhibitors
cardiac glycosides
lithium
methotrexate
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Contraindicated in pregnancy.
Lactation
Contraindicated or not recommended.
Storage
Tablet Store Between 15°C-30°C. Protect from Sunlight, Moisture and Heat.
Price Intelligence
Rs 209
DVAGO observed price · as of 30 July 2026
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGORs 209
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Dexibuprofen, and what they are not.
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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