Brufen
Ibuprofen
Ingredients & Drug Type
Brufen is listed as Analgesic / NSAID containing Ibuprofen. A pain reliever or anti-inflammatory medicine, depending on the active ingredient.
- Active ingredient
- Ibuprofen
- Therapeutic class
- Analgesic / NSAID
- Dosage form
- Tablet
- Strength
- 400mg
Dosing
- Adult
- 200–800mg كل 6–8 ساعات
- Pediatric
- 5–10 mg/kg/dose كل 6–8 ساعاتMin age: 6 شهور
- Max daily
- 2.4g (3.2g قصوى)
- Frequency
- كل 6–8 ساعات
- Duration
- حسب الحاجة
- Route
- oral
- Common catalog dose: 400mg.
- Frequency: كل 6–8 ساعات.
- Typical duration: حسب الحاجة.
- Route: oral.
- Do not exceed: 2.4g (3.2g قصوى).
- The final dose depends on diagnosis, age, weight, kidney/liver function, pregnancy status, and other medicines.
- Use the dose written by your doctor or pharmacist; this page is educational and not a personal prescription.
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Medical Overview
Brufen is listed as Analgesic / NSAID containing Ibuprofen. A pain reliever or anti-inflammatory medicine, depending on the active ingredient.
Brufen (ibuprofen) is Jordan’s household NSAID: pain, fever and inflammation in one. OTC at 200-400mg; always after food, lowest dose shortest time. Avoid in third-trimester pregnancy absolutely, in aspirin-sensitive asthma, and use pediatric weight-based dosing (10mg/kg) with hydration.
Uses / Indications
- Pain
- inflammation
- fever
- menstrual cramps
- arthritis
- Mild to moderate pain, inflammation, or fever when appropriate.
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal upset
- ulceration
- bleeding
- fluid retention
- elevated blood pressure
- renal impairment
- Stomach irritation, nausea, or dizziness; some analgesics can increase bleeding or kidney risk.
Contraindications
- Active peptic ulcer
- third trimester of pregnancy
- acute heart failure
- renal failure
- Active ulcer or bleeding, analgesic allergy, or severe kidney/liver disease unless supervised.
Warnings
- Take after meals and for the shortest duration possible
- use with caution in elderly patients and those with heart disease
- Avoid combining medicines from the same pain-reliever class without advice.
Drug Interactions
- With warfarin and aspirin increases risk of bleeding
- reduces effectiveness of diuretics and ACE inhibitors
- May interact with blood thinners, steroids, blood pressure medicines, and kidney-affecting drugs.
Patient Guidance
- Use the shortest suitable duration.
- Take with food if it irritates the stomach.
- Seek medical advice if pain or fever persists.
Before Using This Medicine
Tell your clinician before use if you have
- Any previous allergy to this medicine, its class, or any ingredient.
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding, planned pregnancy, or fertility treatment.
- Kidney, liver, heart, stomach ulcer, bleeding, epilepsy, or chronic disease history.
- Regular medicines, supplements, herbal products, or alcohol use.
Seek urgent care if you notice
- Breathing difficulty, face or throat swelling, severe rash, fainting, or chest pain.
- Severe diarrhea, black stools, vomiting blood, yellow eyes, confusion, or unusual bleeding.
- Any symptom that feels severe, new, or rapidly worsening after taking the medicine.
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Storage & Manufacturer
- Storage:
- Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.
Trusted Medical Sources
Use these references to verify official labeling, patient information, therapeutic class, dosing cautions, contraindications, and safety updates.
Common Questions
What is Brufen?
Brufen contains Ibuprofen and is categorized as Analgesic / NSAID. Its exact use depends on diagnosis and the official product label.
What is the dose of Brufen?
Catalog dosing information includes: 200–800mg كل 6–8 ساعات. The personal dose must be confirmed by a doctor or pharmacist.
What warnings matter before using Brufen?
Check allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding, chronic disease, and all current medicines before use. Seek urgent care for severe allergy or rapidly worsening symptoms.
How should Brufen be stored?
Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.