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Ibuprofen

21 known interactions
8 brand names

Indications

  • Pain and inflammation in rheumatic disease and other musculoskeletal disorders, Mild to moderate pain including dysmenorrhoea, Postoperative analgesia, Dental pain
  • Acute migraine
  • Mild to moderate pain, Pain and inflammation of soft-tissue injuries, Pyrexia with discomfort
  • Pain and inflammation
  • Pain and inflammation in rheumatic disease including juvenile idiopathic arthritis

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Drug Interactions

Moderate interactionsMinor interactions

21 drug interactions identified for Ibuprofen. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.

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Safety Information

🤰Pregnancy guidance available
🤱Breastfeeding guidance available
🫘Renal impairment guidance
🫁Hepatic impairment guidance
⚠️Requires renal dose adjustment

Cautions

With systemic use Allergic disorders; cardiac impairment (NSAIDs may impair renal function); cerebrovascular disease; coagulation defects; connective-tissue disorders; dehydration (risk of renal impai...

Side Effects

General side-effects: Common or very common Gastrointestinal discomfort; skin reactions Uncommon Asthma; hypersensitivity Rare or very rare Dyspnoea Specific side-effects: Common or very common With i...

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Brand Names

Brufen(IN, PK, SA, AE, EG, ZA, NG)Ibugesic(IN)+ 6 more in app
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Source: MedNext Audited Proprietary Dataset

Last reviewed: 2026

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