About ibuprofen tabs
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
Used for
- Relief of pain, inflammation, and fever
- Period pain
- Muscle, joint, dental, and headache pain
Usual adult dose
Usually 200–400 mg up to three times daily, with food; use the lowest effective dose briefly.
Usual dose in children
For children aged 12 and over, usually 200–400 mg up to three times daily. Younger children need weight-based liquid dosing.
Common side effects
- Indigestion, stomach pain, nausea, or diarrhoea
- Dizziness or headache
- Stomach ulcer or bleeding
- Rare allergic reactions or kidney problems
Important warnings
- Avoid with a previous NSAID-related ulcer or bleeding, severe heart failure, or allergy to NSAIDs.
- Can increase bleeding risk and worsen kidney, heart, or blood-pressure problems.
- Do not combine with other NSAIDs, such as naproxen or aspirin for pain.
- Seek urgent care for black stools, vomiting blood, breathing difficulty, or facial swelling.
Pregnancy
Avoid from 20 weeks unless prescribed; do not use during the last three months of pregnancy.
Breastfeeding
Small amounts pass into milk; short-term use is generally considered compatible with breastfeeding.
Interactions
- Warfarin and other blood thinners can increase bleeding.
- Aspirin, other NSAIDs, corticosteroids, and some antidepressants increase stomach bleeding risk.
- ACE inhibitors, ARBs, diuretics, and lithium may interact.
- Methotrexate levels or toxicity may increase.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.