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
DRAPper 60mlRs 55.33
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
Brufen
200Mg
Rs 41.6Rs 4.16/unit
Below approved ceilingABBOTT LABORATORIES (PAK) LTD
Brufen
Rs 43.78
ABBOTT
Newsibu
100mg/5ml
Rs 60.32
No DRAP alertsNEXUS PHARMA (PVT) LTD
Bludol
100mg
Rs 66.9
Below approved ceilingSTANDPHARM PAKISTAN (PVT) LTD.
Bludol
Rs 66.9
STANDPHARM
Bludol
400mg
Rs 71.95
Below approved ceilingSTANDPHARM PAKISTAN (PVT) LTD.
Bludol
200mg
Rs 71.95
Below approved ceilingSTANDPHARM PAKISTAN (PVT) LTD.
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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