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Pronunciation
U.S. Brand Names
Synonyms
Generic Available
Canadian Brand Names
Use
Use - Dental
Use - Unlabeled/Investigational
Pregnancy Risk Factor
Lactation
Contraindications
Warnings/Precautions
Adverse Reactions
Overdosage/Toxicology
Drug Interactions
Ethanol/Nutrition/Herb Interactions
Mechanism of Action
 
Pharmacodynamics/Kinetics
Dosage
Administration
Monitoring Parameters
Reference Range
Dietary Considerations
Patient Education
Anesthesia and Critical Care Concerns/Other Considerations
Cardiovascular Considerations
Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment
Dental Health: Vasoconstrictor/Local Anesthetic Precautions
Dental Comment
Mental Health: Effects on Mental Status
Mental Health: Effects on Psychiatric Treatment
Dosage Forms
References
International Brand Names

Pronunciation

(eye byoo PROE fen)

U.S. Brand Names

Advil® [OTC]; Advil® Children's [OTC]; Advil® Infants' [OTC]; Advil® Junior [OTC]; Advil® Migraine [OTC]; Genpril® [OTC]; Haltran® [OTC] [DSC]; Ibu-200 [OTC]; I-Prin [OTC]; Menadol® [OTC]; Midol® Maximum Strength Cramp Formula [OTC]; Motrin®; Motrin® Children's [OTC]; Motrin® IB [OTC]; Motrin® Infants' [OTC]; Motrin® Junior Strength [OTC]; Motrin® Migraine Pain [OTC]; Proprinal [OTC]; Ultraprin [OTC]

Synonyms

p-Isobutylhydratropic Acid

Generic Available

Yes: Caplet, suspension, tablet

Canadian Brand Names

Advil®; Apo-Ibuprofen®; Motrin®; Motrin® (Children's); Motrin® IB; Novo-Profen; Nu-Ibuprofen

Use

Inflammatory diseases and rheumatoid disorders including juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, mild to moderate pain, fever, dysmenorrhea

Use - Dental

Management of pain and swelling

Use - Unlabeled/Investigational

Cystic fibrosis, gout, ankylosing spondylitis, acute migraine headache

Pregnancy Risk Factor

B/D (3rd trimester)

Lactation

Enters breast milk/use caution (AAP rates "compatible")

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to ibuprofen, any component of the formulation, aspirin, or other NSAIDs; patients with "aspirin triad" (bronchial asthma, aspirin intolerance, rhinitis); pregnancy (3rd trimester)

Warnings/Precautions

Fatal asthmatic and anaphylactoid reactions have occurred in patients with "aspirin triad." Use with caution in patients with CHF, hypertension, dehydration, decreased renal or hepatic function, history of GI disease (bleeding, ulcers, or previous GI symptoms with NSAID use), or those receiving anticoagulants and/or corticosteroids. Use lowest effective dose for shortest period possible; bleeding risk has been correlated to dose and duration of therapy. Gastrointestinal bleeding may occur without prior symptoms of gastrointestinal irritation. Elderly are at a high risk for adverse effects from NSAIDs. As many as 60% of elderly can develop peptic ulceration and/or hemorrhage asymptomatically.

Use of NSAIDs can compromise existing renal function especially when Clcr<30 mL/minute. CNS adverse effects such as confusion, agitation, and hallucination are generally seen in overdose or high-dose situations; however, elderly may demonstrate these adverse effects at lower doses than younger adults. Do not exceed 3200 mg/day. Withhold for at least 4-6 half-lives prior to surgical or dental procedures.

OTC labeling: Recommended dosages should not be exceeded, due to an increased risk of GI bleeding. Consuming 3 alcoholic beverages/day may increase the risk of GI bleeding. When used for self-medication, patients should be instructed to contact healthcare provider if used for fever lasting >3 days or for pain lasting >10 days in adults or >3 days in children. Do not use for >2 days or administer to children <3 years of age unless instructed by healthcare provider. Consult healthcare provider whe sore throat pain is severe, persistent, or accompnaied by fever, headache, nausea, and/or vomiting.

Adverse Reactions

1% to 10%:

Cardiovascular: Edema (1% to 3%)

Central nervous system: Dizziness (3% to 9%), headache (1% to 3%), nervousness (1% to 3%)

Dermatologic: Itching (1% to 3%), rash (3% to 9%)

Endocrine & metabolic: Fluid retention (1% to 3%)

Gastrointestinal: Dyspepsia (1% to 3%), vomiting (1% to 3%), abdominal pain/cramps/distress (1% to 3%), heartburn (3% to 9%), nausea (3% to 9%), diarrhea (1% to 3%), constipation (1% to 3%), flatulence (1% to 3%), epigastric pain (3% to 9%), appetite decreased (1% to 3%)

Otic: Tinnitus (3% to 9%)

<1%: Acute renal failure, agranulocytosis, allergic rhinitis, alopecia, amblyopia, anaphylaxis, arrhythmia, aplastic anemia, aseptic meningitis, azotemia, blurred vision, bone marrow suppression, bronchospasm, CHF, confusion, conjunctivitis, creatinine clearance decreased, cystitis, depression, drowsiness, dry eyes, duodenal ulcer, edema, emotional lability, eosinophilia, epistaxis, erythema multiforme, gastric ulcer, gastritis, GI bleed, GI hemorrhage, GI ulceration, hallucinations, hearing decreased, hematuria, hematocrit decreased, hemoglobin decreased, hemolytic anemia, hepatitis, hypertension, inhibition of platelet aggregation, insomnia, jaundice, liver function tests abnormal, leukopenia, melena, neutropenia, palpitation, pancreatitis, peripheral neuropathy, photosensitivity, polydipsia, polyuria, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, tachycardia, thrombocytopenia, toxic amblyopia, toxic epidermal necrolysis, urticaria, vesiculobullous eruptions, vision changes

Overdosage/Toxicology

Symptoms of overdose include apnea, metabolic acidosis, coma, nystagmus, seizures, leukocytosis, and renal failure. Management of NSAID intoxication is supportive and symptomatic. Since many NSAIDs undergo enterohepatic cycling, multiple doses of charcoal may be needed to reduce the potential for delayed toxicities.

Drug Interactions

Substrate (minor) of CYP2C8/9, 2C19; Inhibits CYP2C8/9 (strong)

ACE inhibitors: Antihypertensive effects may be decreased by concurrent therapy with NSAIDs; monitor blood pressure.

Angiotensin II antagonists: Antihypertensive effects may be decreased by concurrent therapy with NSAIDs; monitor blood pressure.

Anticoagulants (warfarin, heparin, LMWHs) in combination with NSAIDs can cause increased risk of bleeding.

Antiplatelet drugs (ticlopidine, clopidogrel, aspirin, abciximab, dipyridamole, eptifibatide, tirofiban) can cause an increased risk of bleeding.

Corticosteroids: May increase the risk of GI ulceration; avoid concurrent use

Cyclosporine: NSAIDs may increase serum creatinine, potassium, blood pressure, and cyclosporine levels; monitor cyclosporine levels and renal function carefully.

CYP2C8/9 substrates: Ibuprofen may increase the levels/effects of CYP2C8/9 substrates. Example substrates include amiodarone, fluoxetine, glimepiride, glipizide, nateglinide, phenytoin, pioglitazone, rosiglitazone, sertraline, and warfarin.

Hydralazine's antihypertensive effect is decreased; avoid concurrent use

Lithium levels can be increased; avoid concurrent use if possible or monitor lithium levels and adjust dose. Sulindac may have the least effect. When NSAID is stopped, lithium will need adjustment again.

Loop diuretics efficacy (diuretic and antihypertensive effect) is reduced. Indomethacin reduces this efficacy, however, it may be anticipated with any NSAID.

Methotrexate: Severe bone marrow suppression, aplastic anemia, and GI toxicity have been reported with concomitant NSAID therapy. Avoid use during moderate or high-dose methotrexate (increased and prolonged methotrexate levels). NSAID use during low-dose treatment of rheumatoid arthritis has not been fully evaluated; extreme caution is warranted.

Warfarin's INRs may be increased by piroxicam. Other NSAIDs may have the same effect depending on dose and duration. Monitor INR closely. Use the lowest dose of NSAIDs possible and for the briefest duration. May alter the anticoagulant effects of warfarin; concurrent use with other antiplatelet agents or anticoagulants may increase risk of bleeding.

Ethanol/Nutrition/Herb Interactions

Ethanol: Avoid ethanol (may enhance gastric mucosal irritation).

Food: Ibuprofen peak serum levels may be decreased if taken with food.

Herb/Nutraceutical: Avoid cat's claw, dong quai, evening primrose, feverfew, garlic, ginger, ginkgo, red clover, horse chestnut, green tea, ginseng (all have additional antiplatelet activity).

Mechanism of Action

Inhibits prostaglandin synthesis by decreasing the activity of the enzyme, cyclooxygenase, which results in decreased formation of prostaglandin precursors

Pharmacodynamics/Kinetics

Onset of action: Analgesic: 30-60 minutes; Anti-inflammatory: 7 days

Peak effect: 1-2 weeks

Duration: 4-6 hours

Absorption: Oral: Rapid (85%)

Protein binding: 90% to 99%

Metabolism: Hepatic via oxidation

Half-life elimination: 2-4 hours; End-stage renal disease: Unchanged

Time to peak: ~1-2 hours

Excretion: Urine (1% as free drug); some feces

Dosage

Oral:

Children:

Antipyretic: 6 months to 12 years: Temperature <102.5°F (39°C): 5 mg/kg/dose; temperature >102.5°F: 10 mg/kg/dose given every 6-8 hours (maximum daily dose: 40 mg/kg/day)

Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis: 30-50 mg/kg/24 hours divided every 8 hours; start at lower end of dosing range and titrate upward (maximum: 2.4 g/day)

Analgesic: 4-10 mg/kg/dose every 6-8 hours

Cystic fibrosis (unlabeled use): Chronic (>4 years) twice daily dosing adjusted to maintain serum levels of 50-100 mcg/mL has been associated with slowing of disease progression in younger patients with mild lung disease

OTC labeling (analgesic, antipyretic):

Children 6 months to 11 years: See table; use of weight to select dose is preferred; doses may be repeated every 6-8 hours (maximum: 4 doses/day)

Children 12 years: 200 mg every 4-6 hours as needed (maximum: 1200 mg/24 hours)

Ibuprofen Dosing

Weight
(lb)
AgeDosage
(mg)
12-176-11 mo50
18-2312-23 mo75
24-352-3 y100
35-474-5 y150
48-596-8 y200
60-719-10 y250
72-9511 y300

Adults:

Inflammatory disease: 400-800 mg/dose 3-4 times/day (maximum dose: 3.2 g/day)

Analgesia/pain/fever/dysmenorrhea: 200-400 mg/dose every 4-6 hours (maximum daily dose: 1.2 g, unless directed by physician)

OTC labeling (analgesic, antipyretic): 200 mg every 4-6 hours as needed (maximum: 1200 mg/24 hours)

Dosing adjustment/comments in severe hepatic impairment: Avoid use

Administration

Administer with food

Monitoring Parameters

CBC; occult blood loss and periodic liver function tests; monitor response (pain, range of motion, grip strength, mobility, ADL function), inflammation; observe for weight gain, edema; monitor renal function (urine output, serum BUN and creatinine); observe for bleeding, bruising; evaluate gastrointestinal effects (abdominal pain, bleeding, dyspepsia); mental confusion, disorientation; with long-term therapy, periodic ophthalmic exams

Reference Range

Plasma concentrations >200 mcg/mL may be associated with severe toxicity

Dietary Considerations

Should be taken with food. Chewable tablets may contain phenylalanine; amount varies by product, consult manufacturers labeling.

Patient Education

If self-administered, use exactly as directed; do not increase dose or frequency. Adverse reactions can occur with overuse. Consult your prescriber before use if you have hypertension or heart failure. Do not take longer than 3 days for fever, or 10 days for pain without consulting medical advisor. Take with food or milk. While using this medication, do not use alcohol, excessive amounts of vitamin C, or salicylate containing foods (curry powder, prunes, raisins, tea, or licorice), other prescription or OTC medications containing aspirin or salicylate, or other NSAIDs without consulting prescriber. Maintain adequate hydration (2-3 L/day of fluids) unless instructed to restrict fluid intake. You may experience nausea, vomiting, gastric discomfort (frequent mouth care, small, frequent meals, chewing gum, sucking lozenges may help). GI bleeding, ulceration, or perforation can occur with or without pain. Stop taking medication and report ringing in ears; persistent cramping or stomach pain; unresolved nausea or vomiting; respiratory difficulty or shortness of breath; unusual bruising or bleeding (mouth, urine, stool); skin rash; unusual swelling of extremities; chest pain; or palpitations. Pregnancy/breast-feeding precautions: Inform prescriber if you are or intend to become pregnant. This drug should not be used in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy. Consult prescriber if breast-feeding.

Anesthesia and Critical Care Concerns/Other Considerations

The 2002 ACCM/SCCM guidelines for analgesia (critically-ill adult) suggest that NSAIDs may be used in combination with opioids in select patients for pain management. Concern about adverse events (increased risk of renal dysfunction, altered platelet function and gastrointestinal irritation) limits its use in patients who have other underlying risks for these events.

In short-term use, NSAIDs vary considerably in their effect on blood pressure. When NSAIDs are used in patients with hypertension, appropriate monitoring of blood pressure responses should be completed and the duration of therapy, when possible, kept short. The use of NSAIDs in the treatment of patients with congestive heart failure may be associated with an increased risk for fluid accumulation and edema. May precipitate renal failure in dehydrated patients.

Cardiovascular Considerations

In short-term use, NSAIDs vary considerably in their effect on blood pressure. A recent meta-analysis (see References) showed that indomethacin and naproxen had the largest effect on blood pressure. Other NSAIDs, including piroxicam, ibuprofen, and sulindac had less of an effect. Ibuprofen combined with captopril or losartan may attenuate the antihypertensive effects of ACE inhibition or receptor blockade on sitting or 24-hour ambulatory diastolic blood pressure. When NSAIDs are used in patients with hypertension, appropriate monitoring of blood pressure responses should be completed and the duration of therapy, when possible, kept short. The use of NSAIDs in the treatment of patients with congestive heart failure may be associated with an increased risk for fluid accumulation and edema. One study showed that NSAID use in elderly patients had an increased risk of hospitalization for heart failure. This study gives compelling reasons to avoid or limit the use of NSAIDs in patients with congestive heart failure, particularly in the elderly population.

Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment

NSAID formulations are known to reversibly decrease platelet aggregation via mechanisms different than observed with aspirin. The dentist should be aware of the potential of abnormal coagulation. Caution should also be exercised in the use of NSAIDs in patients already on anticoagulant therapy with drugs such as warfarin (Coumadin®).

Dental Health: Vasoconstrictor/Local Anesthetic Precautions

No information available to require special precautions

Dental Comment

Preoperative use of ibuprofen at a dose of 400-600 mg every 6 hours 24 hours before the appointment decreases postoperative edema and hastens healing time.

Mental Health: Effects on Mental Status

Drowsiness and dizziness are common; may cause nervousness; may rarely cause insomnia, confusion, hallucinations, or depression

Mental Health: Effects on Psychiatric Treatment

May rarely cause agranulocytosis; use caution with clozapine and carbamazepine; may decrease lithium clearance resulting in an increase in serum lithium levels and potential lithium toxicity; monitor serum lithium levels

Dosage Forms

[DSC] = Discontinued product

Caplet: 200 mg [OTC]

Advil®: 200 mg [contains sodium benzoate]

Ibu-200, Menadol®, Motrin® IB, Motrin® Migraine Pain: 200 mg

Motrin® Junior Strength: 100 mg [contains tartrazine]

Capsule, liqui-gel:

Advil®: 200 mg

Advil® Migraine: 200 mg [solubilized ibuprofen]

Gelcap:

Advil®: 200 mg

Motrin® IB: 200 mg [contains benzyl alcohol]

Suspension, oral: 100 mg/5 mL (5 mL, 120 mL, 480 mL)

Advil® Children's: 100 mg/5 mL (60 mL, 120 mL) [contains sodium benzoate; blue raspberry, fruit, and grape flavors]

Motrin® Children's: 100 mg/5 mL (60 mL, 120 mL) [contains sodium benzoate; berry, dye free berry, bubble gum, and grape flavors]

Suspension, oral drops: 40 mg/mL (15 mL)

Advil® Infants': 40 mg/mL (15 mL) [contains sodium benzoate; fruit and grape flavors]

Motrin® Infants': 40 mg/mL (15 mL, 30 mL) [contains sodium benzoate; berry and dye-free berry flavors]

Tablet: 200 mg [OTC], 400 mg, 600 mg, 800 mg

Advil®: 200 mg [contains sodium benzoate]

Advil® Junior: 100 mg [contains sodium benzoate; coated tablets]

Genpril®, Haltran® [DSC], I-Prin, Midol® Maximum Strength Cramp Formula, Motrin® IB, Proprinal, Ultraprin: 200 mg

Motrin®: 400 mg, 600 mg, 800 mg

Tablet, chewable:

Advil® Children's: 50 mg [contains phenylalanine 2.1 mg; fruit and grape flavors]

Advil® Junior: 100 mg [contains phenylalanine 2.1 mg; fruit and grape flavors]

Motrin® Children's: 50 mg [contains phenylalanine 1.4 mg; orange flavor]

Motrin® Junior Strength: 100 mg [contains phenylalanine 2.1 mg; grape and orange flavors]

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International Brand Names

ACT-3® (AU); Actifen® (NL); Actiprofen® (AU, BR); Adco-Ibuprofen® (ZA); Adex® (IL); Adulfen Lysine® (BE); Advil® (BE, BR, CA, CH, CL, CO, EC, ES, FR, HU, IE, IL, MX, NL, PL, RO, YU, ZA); Ainex® (MX); Aktren® (AT, DE, PL); Algiasdin® (ES); Algidol® (MX); Algidrin® (ES); Algifen® (TR); Algifor® (CH); Algifor-L® (CH); Algioprofen® (AR); Algofen® (IT); Alindrin® (SE); Alogesia® (ES); Altior® (ES); Altran Pediatrico® (HN); Ambufen® (TH); Anafen® (NZ); Analgin® (DE); Anbifen® (TH); Anco® (DE); Antalgil® (IT); Antalisin® (IT); Antar&egrave;ne® (FR); Antidol® (RO); Antiflam® (BD); Apain® (DK); Apo-Ibuprofen® (CA, CZ, SG); Aprofen® (TH); Arafa® (BD); Ardinex® (SE); Arfen® (IT, PT); Arthrifen® (ID); Arthrofen® (GB); Artofen® (CH, IL); Artril® (BR, TR); Astodol 800® (CL); Astodol® (CL); Avallone® (AT); Babypiril® (ES); Bediatil® (CL); Bediatil Forte® (CL); Benotrin® (BR); Betagesic® (ZA); Betaprofen® (ZA); Bifen® (SG); Biophen® (TR); Bladex® (CL); Bolinet® (PL); Bonifen® (HR, RU, SI); Brafeno® (AR); Brufen® (AT, AU, BE, CH, CZ, DK, EG, FI, FR, GB, HK, HR, IN, IT, JO, KW, LB, LU, NL, NO, NZ, PT, RU, SE, SY, TH, TR, YU, ZA); Brufen Retard® (FI, GB, IE, NO, SE); Brumed (TH); Bruprin® (TH); Brusil® (TH); Buburone® (JP); Bufect® (ID); Bufigen® (IE); Bumed® (TH); Buprex® (EC); Buprophar® (BE); Burana-Caps® (FI); Burana® (FI, RU); Buscofen® (IT); Butidiona® (AR); Calide® (CL); Calmidol® (CO); Calmine® (IT); Calprofen® (GB); Cefen Junior® (TH); Cefen® (TH); Chemofen® (BD); Children's Advil® (IL); Children's Motrin® (ID); Cibalgina Due Fast® (IT); Citalgan® (MX); Contraneural® (DE); Copiron® (AR); Coprofen® (TH); Cuprofen® (GB); Cuprofen Ibuprofen® (GB); Dalsy® (BR, ES, HR); Danilon® (BR); Days® [tabs] (MX); Decontractil New® (BE); Deep Relief® (GB); Defensol® (CL); Deprofen® (BD); Dexit® (FI); Diantal® (CO); Diantal Suspension Pediatrica® (CO); Dibufen® (MX); Diltix® (ES); Diprodol® (MX); Dismenol® (AT, CH, DE, LU); Diverin® (HR, PL, SI); Doctril® (ES); Dofen® (ID); Dol® (CO); Dolgit® (AT, BE, CZ, DE, EG, FR, HU, LU, PL, RU, SI, TR); Dolgit Milinda® (DE); Dolibu® (AT); Dolobeneurin® (AR); Dolocyl® (CH, IT, PT); Dolo-Dismenol® (CH); Dolodoc® (DE); Dolofast® (IT); Dolofen-F® (ID); Dolofin® (BE, LU); Dolofort® (AT); Dolomo-IBU® (DE); Dolo-Puren® (DE); Dolorac® (ES); Dolorin Tablet® (TR); Dolormin® (DE); Dolormin f&uuml;r Kinder® (DE); Dolorsyn® (AR); Dolorub® (CL); Dolo Sanol® (DE); Dolo-Spedifen® (CH); Doloxene® (CR, GT, HN, PA, SV); Dolten® (CO); Dolven® (TR); Doretrim® (BR); Dorival® (ES); Druisel® (AR); Duoflam® (IN); Duran® (TH); Ebufac® (GB); Ecoprofen® (CH); Edenil® (IT); Efficol® (EC); Epsilon® (BE); Espidifen® (ES); Esprenit® (DE); Esprenit Suppos® (DE); Esrufen® (BD); Eudorlin® (DE); Expanfen® (FR); Extrapan Ibuprofenum Gel® (BE); Faspic® (IT, RO); Febrifen® (CO); Febryn® (ID); Femapirin® (NL); Femen® (CO, EC); Feminalin® (ES); Fenbid® (GB, KW); Fenopine® (IE); Fenris® (ID); Fibraflex® (DE); Flamex® (BD); Flexafen® (MX); Frevac® (DO); Galprofen® (GB); Ganaprofene® (IT); Gelofeno® (ES); Gerofen® (TR); G-Fen® (TH); Gineflor® (IT); Ginenorm® (IT); Greatofen® (TH); Grefen® (CH); Gynofug® (DE); Gyno-Neuralgin® (DE); Heidi® (TH); Hémag&egrave;ne Tailleur® (FR); H.G. Iprofen® (EC); H-Loten® (CO); Huma-Ibuprofen® (HU); Huma-Profen® (HU); Ibalgin® (CZ); Iboflam® (ZA); Ibosure® (NL); Ibrofen® (TH); Ibu 1A Pharma® (DE); IBU-600 SR® (TR); Ibu AbZ® (DE); Ibu-acis® (DE); Ibu-Aliviol® (AR); ibu-Attritin® (DE); Ibu ben-u-ron® (DE); Ibubeta® (DE); Ibu bipharm® (LU); Ibucler® (AR); IBU® (CL, TH); Ibudolor® (AR, DE); Ibu Eu Rho® (DE); Ibu-Evanol® (AR); Ibufabra® (AR); Ibufac® (TH); Ibufem® (AT); Ibufen® (AT, ID, IL, PL, SG, TR); Ibufen-L® (CH); Ibufix® (AR); Ibuflam® (DE); Ibufran® (BR); Ibugan® (TH); Ibugel® (AT, GB, IE, LU); Ibugesic® (HK, IN, JO, KW, LB, MT, MY, RO); Ibu-Hemofarm® (YU); Ibu-Hemopharm® (DE); Ibuhexal® (DE, LU); Ibu KD® (DE); ibu KSK® (DE); Ibulan® (TH); Ibuleve® (IL, ZA); Ibuloid® (SG); Ibul&ouml;s® (HU); Ibu L.U.T® (DE); Ibumac® (ES); Ibumax® (FI, ZA); Ibumed® (BE, ZA); Ibumerck® (DE); Ibumer® (CO); Ibumetin® (AT, DK, FI, NO, PL, RO, SE); Ibumousse® (GB); Ibum® (PL); Ibu Novalgina® (AR); Ibupar forte® (PL); Ibuphar® (BE); Ibuphlogont® (DE); Ibupirac® (AR, CL); Ibupiretas® (AR, CO); Ibuprofen AL® (CZ, DE); Ibuprofen Atid® (DE); Ibuprofen BC® (BE); Ibuprofen-Cophar® (CH); Ibuprofen® (DE, GB, HR, NO, PL, RO, RU, SI, YU); Ibuprofen Denk® (DE); Ibuprofene 200 Unifarm® (IT); Ibuprofene EG® (BE); Ibuprofene-Ethypharm® (LU); Ibuprofene-Eurogenerics® (LU); Ibuprofene Pliva® (IT); Ibuprofen-Farmacon® (HU); Ibuprofen Genericon® (AT); Ibuprofen Helvepharm® (CH); Ibuprofen Heumann® (DE); Ibuprofen Klinge® (DE); Ibuprofen Lannacher® (RU); Ibuprofen Lindo® (DE); Ibuprofen medphano® (DE); Ibuprofen Milinda® (DE); Ibuprofen-mp® (DE); Ibuprofen NM® (DK); Ibuprofen Nycomed® (RU); Ibuprofeno® (AR, BR, CL, EC); Ibuprofeno Biocrom® (AR); Ibuprofeno Bouzen® (AR); Ibuprofeno CBA® (AR); Ibuprofeno Drawer® (AR); Ibuprofeno Ecar® (CO); Ibuprofeno Esteve® (ES); Ibuprofeno Fada® (AR); Ibuprofeno Fecofar® (AR); Ibuprofeno Gemepe® (AR); Ibuprofeno Genfar® (EC); Ibuprofeno Ilab® (AR); Ibuprofeno Kern® (ES); Ibuprofeno Larjan® (AR); Ibuprofeno L.CH.® (CL); Ibuprofeno MK® (CO); Ibuprofeno Purissimus® (AR); Ibuprofeno Richet® (AR); Ibuprofeno Rovi® (ES); Ibuprofen PB® (DE); Ibuprofen Phoenix® (AR); Ibuprofen Polfa® (HU); Ibuprofen-ratiopharm® (FI); Ibuprofen Sandoz® (DE); Ibuprofen Stada® (DE); Ibuprofen UNP® (DK); ibuprofen von ct® (DE); Ibuprofen YSP® (SG); ibuprof von ct® (CZ, DE, LU); Ibuprom® (PL); Ibuprox® (ES); Ibu-ratiopharm® (DE); Iburen® (TH); Ibureumin® (DK); Iburex® (BD); Ibusal® (FI); Ibusan® (PL); Ibuscent® (CH); Ibusi® (AR); Ibusifar® (CH); Ibu-Slow® (BE); Ibuslow® (HK); Ibu-Slow® (LU); Ibusol Pediatrico® (AR); Ibuspray® (GB); Ibusumal® (AR); Ibutab® (BD); ibuTAD® (DE); ibuTAD S® (DE); Ibutop® (AT, BE, BG, DE, DK, EG, FR, HU, LU, PL, SI); Ibutop Cuprofen Ibuprofen® (GB); Ibutop Ralgex Ibuprofen® (GB); Ibuxin® (FI); Ibux® (NO); Ibuzidine® (AR); Ideben® (AR); ilvico grippal® (DE); Imbun® (AT, DE, LU); Inabrin® (BE, LU); Inadol® (ES); Infibu® (CO); Inflam® (BD); Intralgis® (FR); Inza® (ZA); Ipren® (DK, SE); Iproben® (CH); Irfen® (CH, CY, EG, JO, KW, LB); Isdibudol® (ES); Isdol® (ES); Jenaprofen® (DE); Junifen® (BE, ES, LU, TH); Kalma® (ES); Kesan® (AR); Kontagripp® (DE); Kontagripp Sandoz® (DE); Kratalgin® (AT); Lidifen® (GB); L&uuml;nodolor® (DE); Malafene® (BE, LU); Marcofen® (RO); Medibuprofen® (RO); Melabon Ibuprofen® (CH); Melfen® (IE); Mensoton® (DE); Migr&auml;nin® (DE); Moment® (IT, PT); Motrax® (AR); Motrin® (BE, BR, CA, CL, CO, GB, ID, LU, MX); Motrin® (Children's) (CA); Motrin® IB (CA); Nefor® (DO); Neobrufen® (ES); Neofen® (HR); Neurofen® (BD); Niofen® (CL); Nodolfen® (ES); Nofena® (ID); Nofenal® (BE); Noflam® (BD); Norvectan® (ES); Novogeniol® (AR); Novogent® (DE); Novo-Profen® (CA); Nu-Ibuprofen (CA); Nureflex® (AT, FR, IT); Nurofen® (AT, BE, CH, CZ, DE, ES, FR, GB, HU, IE, IL, IT, LU, NL, PL, RO, RU, SG, TH, TR, ZA); Nurofen for children® (GB, IL); Nurofen Forte® (IL); Nurofen Junior® (DE); Nurofen-L® (CH); Nurofen pentru copii® (RO); Opsofen® (BD); Optalidon® (DE, LU); Optifen® (CH); Opturem® (DE); Orbiprofen® (GB); Orfen® (CO); Orgaprofen® (BD); Ostarin® (ID); Oxibut® (AR); Ozonol® (PT); Pabiprofen® (CZ); Paduden® (RO); Paraflex® (AR); Parsal® (DE); Pedea® (DE); Pediaprofen® (CL); Pedifen® (TR); Perofen® (CY, HK); Perskindol Ibuprofen akut® (CH); Perviam® (BE); Pfeil Zahnschmerz-Tabletten® (DE); P-Fen® (TH); Phamoprofen® (DE); Phorpain® (IE); Pippen® (TH); Pironal® (CL); Pocyl® (ES); Ponstil Mujer® (AR); Ponstin® (AR); Powerfen® (CO); Prifen® (ID); Proartinal® (MX); Probinex® (EC); Probufen® (TH); Profena® (TH); Profen® (BD, TR); Profeno® (TH); Profinal® (EC, RO); Proflex® (GB, IE); Proflex Pain Relief Gel® (GB); Proris® (ID); Protopen® (RO); Pyriped® (CL); Quadrax® (MX); Rafen® (AU); Ranfen® (ZA); ratioDolor® (AT, DE); Redufen® (CH); Relcofen® (GB); Relian® (NL); Remidol® (ES); Remofen® (JO, SY); Repozal® (TR); Reumafen® (BD); Reuprofen® (RO); Rhelafen® (ID); Rheumanox® (TH); Ribunal® (ID); Rimafen® (GB); Rodalgin® (CO); Rofen® (TR); Rolab-Ibuprofen® (ZA); Rumasian® (TH); Rumatifen® (TH); Rupan® (RO); Saetil® (ES); Salivia® (AR); Saridon® (CH); Schmerz-Dolgit® (DE, LU); Schufen® (TH); Serviprofen® (BD, CO); Seskafen® (TR); Shelrofen® (ID); Sindol® (AR); Sinedol Ibuprofen® (CH); Siprofen® (BE); Siyafen® (TR); Skelan IB® (TH); Smadol® (CO); Solfen® (IE); Solpaflex® (BG, CZ, HU, PL, RU, SI, YU); Solufen® (BE, CH, LU, PT); Solufen Lidose® (SG); Solvium® (ES); Sonotryl neue Formel® (CH); Spalt® (DE); Spalt Liqua® (DE); Spedifen® (CH, FR, HU); Spidifen® (BE); Staderm® (JP); Sugafen® (IN); Suprafen® (TR); Suprofen® (DO); Tabalon® (DE, GT, HN, MX, SV); Tabcin® (AT); Tempil® (DE); Teprix® (AR); Tispol IBU-DD® (DE); Tofen® (TH); Togal Ibuprofen® (DE); Togal N® (LU); Trauma-Dolgit® (DE, LU); Treupel Dolo Ibuprofen® (CH); Trifene® (PT); Tri-Profen® (AU); Trosifen® (CO); Ultrafen® (TR); Uniao Ibuprofeno® (BR); Unipron® (JP); Upfen® (FR, RO, YU); Upren® (TR); Urem® (DE); Urgo-Ibuprofen® (RO); Vesicum® (JP); Zafen® (IT, NL); Zahnschmerztabletten® (DE)

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