Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Ibuprofen
Drug Class
Antiinflammatory And Antirheumatic Products
Chemical Class
Propionic Acid
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
A02BB01, G02AD06
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Misofenac?
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
Active peptic ulcer, aspirin/anti-inflammatory induced allergy, women planning pregnancy
Important Warnings
History of GIlesions, renal, hepatic or cardiac impair-ment, cerebrovascular coronary or peripheral disease, premenopausal women should use effective contraception
Monitor patients on long-term treatment
Side Effects
Menorrhagiaintermenstrual bleedingskin reactionsheadachedizzinessoedemadepressiondiarrhoeadrowsinessfluid retentionGI disturbanceshaematuriaheadachehearing disturbanceshypersensitivity reactions
Drug Interactions
Salicylates
methotrexate
lithium
digoxin
diuretics
cyclosporin
anticoagulants
oral hypoglycaemics
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Contraindicated in pregnancy
Lactation
Contraindicated or not recommended.
Storage
Tab Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 55.33
DRAP approved maximum price · per 60ml · approved 01 Jul, 2025
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
No retail prices recorded
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Ibuprofen, and what they are not.
These contain this ingredient plus others. They are different medicines — do not swap.
LUKIN
75MG
Rs 26.6Rs 26.6/unit
HORIZON PHARMACEUTICALS
Medibrufen
5ml
Rs 31.68
Mediate Pharmaceutical Pvt Ltd
Aksofen
100mg/5ml
Rs 35.17
No DRAP alertsAKSON PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD.
Brufen
200Mg
Rs 41.6Rs 4.16/unit
Below approved ceilingABBOTT LABORATORIES (PAK) LTD
Selprofen
100mg/5ml
Rs 44.32
Pharmasol (Pvt) Ltd.
Ibusoft
100mg/5ml
Rs 50.79
Martin Dow Marker Limited
Bruwelloral
5ml
Rs 51.53
Horizon HealthCare (Pvt) Ltd
Tector
100mg
Rs 55.17
Macter International Limited
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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