Brufen
Ibuprofen · 400 mg · tablet
Brufen details
- Active ingredient
- Ibuprofen
- Strength
- 400 mg
- Form
- tablet
- Drug class
- NSAID
- Manufacturer
- Abbott Pakistan
- Registered in
- Pakistan
How does Brufen work?
Blocks COX enzymes, which the body uses to make prostaglandins — the chemicals behind pain, swelling and fever. Reducing them relieves inflammatory pain, but the same enzymes protect the stomach lining, which is why irritation is the main risk.
How to take Brufen
Take with or just after food to reduce stomach irritation. Use the lowest dose that works, for the shortest time. Do not combine with another NSAID.
Always follow the dose printed on your pack or given by your prescriber — it can differ from the general guidance above.
Common side effects
- • Indigestion, heartburn or stomach pain
- • Nausea
- • Headache or dizziness
- • Fluid retention
Seek medical advice
- • Black or tarry stools, or vomiting blood — a sign of stomach bleeding
- • Chest pain, breathlessness or sudden weakness
- • Marked reduction in urine output
- • Severe skin rash or blistering
Who should be careful with Brufen?
- •Stomach ulcer or previous GI bleeding
- •Heart failure, high blood pressure or kidney disease
- •Third trimester of pregnancy — avoid
- •Asthma, in people whose asthma is triggered by aspirin
Brufen interactions
- •Blood thinners such as warfarin — increased bleeding risk
- •Other NSAIDs, including aspirin
- •ACE inhibitors and diuretics — may reduce kidney function
- •Corticosteroids — additive ulcer risk
This is not a complete list. Tell your pharmacist about every medicine and supplement you take.
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Frequently asked questions about Brufen
What is Brufen used for?
Brufen contains Ibuprofen, a NSAID. Check the package insert for the approved indications in Pakistan.
How does Brufen work?
Blocks COX enzymes, which the body uses to make prostaglandins — the chemicals behind pain, swelling and fever. Reducing them relieves inflammatory pain, but the same enzymes protect the stomach lining, which is why irritation is the main risk.
How should I take Brufen?
Take with or just after food to reduce stomach irritation. Use the lowest dose that works, for the shortest time. Do not combine with another NSAID. Always follow the dose on your pack or from your prescriber.
What are the side effects of Brufen?
Common: Indigestion, heartburn or stomach pain, Nausea, Headache or dizziness, Fluid retention. Seek medical advice for: Black or tarry stools, or vomiting blood — a sign of stomach bleeding; Chest pain, breathlessness or sudden weakness; Marked reduction in urine output; Severe skin rash or blistering.
Is Brufen available over the counter in Pakistan?
Brufen is generally available without a prescription in Pakistan, but a pharmacist can advise whether it suits you.
What are the alternatives to Brufen?
Other brands containing the same active ingredient in Pakistan include Arinac. They are not always interchangeable — check with a pharmacist.
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