Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Ibuprofen
Chemical Class
Propionic Acid
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
C01EB16, G02CC01, M01AE01, M02AA13, R02AX02
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Ibumid?
pain or inflammation caused by m...
treat pain or inflammation caused by many conditions such as headache , toothache , back pain , arthritis, menstrual cramps, or minor injury
How It Works
Chemical Class
Propionic Acid
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Analgesics and Anti-inflammatory Agents and NSAIDs pharmacological group
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Propionic Acid. It belongs to Cyclo-oxygenase inhibitor pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Analgesics and Anti-inflammatory Agents and NSAIDs pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Ibuprofen is 206.30. Its pKa is 4.4, 5.2.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
200 to 600 mg — 8 hourly
Maximum dose 1.2 g
2
Adult
Scraped Dose
An ibuprofen overdose can damage your stomach or intestines. The maximum amount of ibuprofen for adults is 800 milligrams per dose or 3200 mg per day (4 maximum doses).
3
Child · Oral
5 to 10 mg/kg — 8 hourly
Maximum dose: 40 mg/kg
Safety Alerts
You should not use ibuprofen if you are allergic to it, or if you have ever had an asthma attack or severe allergic reaction after taking aspirin or an NSAID
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe to use if you have ever had: heart disease, high blood pressure , high cholesterol , diabetes, or if you smoke
a heart attack, stroke, or blood clot
stomach ulcers or bleeding
liver or kidney disease
Important Warnings
Ibuprofen can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke
Do not use this medicine just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG)
Ibuprofen may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal
These conditions can occur without warning while you are using this medicine, especially in older adults
Do not take more than your recommended dose
An ibuprofen overdose can damage your stomach or intestines
Use only the smallest amount of medication needed to get relief from your pain, swelling, or fever
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to ibuprofen ( hivesdifficult breathingswelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (feversore throatburning eyesskin painred or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling). Get emergency medical help if you have signs of a heart attack or stroke: chest pain spreading to your jaw or shouldersudden numbness or weakness on one side of the bodyslurred speechleg swellingfeeling short of breath. Stop using this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have: changes in your visionshortness of breath (even with mild exertion)swelling or rapid weight gaina skin rashno matter how mild
Drug Interactions
Ask your doctor before using ibuprofen if you take an antidepressant. Taking certain antidepressants with an NSAID may cause you to bruise or bleed easily. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using ibuprofen with any other medications
especially: cyclosporine
lithium
methotrexate
a blood thinner ( warfarin
Coumadin
Jantoven )
heart or blood pressure medication
Storage
Tab Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 75.11
DRAP approved maximum price · per 90ml · approved 27 Jul, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
No retail prices recorded
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