IndicationsBrufen belongs to a group of medicines called ‘non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs’ or NSAIDs.
One sachet of medicine contains 400 mg of ibuprofen.
This medicine is for short-term use in adults and adolescents over 12 years (40 kg and above).
-to relieve mild to moderate pain such as headache and toothache;
-to relieve period pain;
-to reduce fever (high temperature).
Do not give/take Brufen:
-to children younger than 12 years of age;
-if you are allergic to ibuprofen or any of the other ingredients of this medicine;
-if you have ever had an allergic reaction to ibuprofen, acetylsalicylic acid or other NSAIDs -the signs include a reddening or rash of the skin, swollen face or lips, runny nose, wheezing or shortness of breath;
-if you have (or have had two or more episodes of) a stomach/duodenal ulcer (peptic ulcer) or bleeding;
-if you have ever had bleeding or a tear in your stomach or gut when taking NSAIDs;
-if you have severe liver or kidney problems;
-if you have severe heart failure or coronary heart disease;
-if you are suffering from bleeding on the brain (cerebrovascular bleeding) or other active bleeding;
-if you have an illness that may make you more likely to bleed;
-if you are suffering from significant dehydration (caused by vomiting, diarrhoea or insufficient fluid intake);
-if you are in the last 3 months of pregnancy.
PregnancyDo not take this medicine if you are in the last 3 months of pregnancy.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine if you are planning a pregnancy,or are in the first 6 months of pregnancy.
You should only take this medicine on the advice ofyour doctor.
Breast-feedingIbuprofen is excreted in breast milk but is not likely to have an effect on the infant.
Consult a doctorif you use Brufen more often than temporarily while breast-feeding.
This is an OTC drug, so it can be taken without a doctor's recommendation.
Before using this medicine read carefully the package leaflet as it contains more detailed information.
For any uncertainty consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.
The product is intended for short-term use only.
Adults and adolescents over 12 years of age (40 kg or above):
Take one sachet (400 mg) as a single dose or up to 3 times a day with an interval of 4 to 6 hours.
More than 400 mg at a time does not give a better analgesic effect.
Do not take more than a total of 3 sachets (1200 mg) in any 24 hours.
People with liver or kidney problems:
If you have liver or kidney problems, your doctor will tell you the correct dose to take.
This will be the lowest dose possible.
The elderly (over 65 years)If you are elderly, your doctor will tell you the correct dose to take.
This will be the lowest dose possible.
Taking this medicineIn order to achieve a faster onset of action, the dose may be taken on an empty stomach.
If you have a sensitive stomach, take the dose with food.
-Empty the granules from one sachet into a small glass of water (about 125 ml).
-Make sure that you use all of the granules in the sachet and do not divide the content to make several doses.
-Stir the medicine until it stops bubbling and the granules have dissolved - this will make an orange flavoured, fizzy drink.
Drink immediately.

Ibuprofen, Anhydrous sodium carbonate, Croscarmellose sodium,Malic acid, Microcrystalline cellulose, Sodium saccharin, Sodium hydrogen carbonate 14 of 14, Sucrose, Povidone, Orange flavour, Sodium laurilsulfate.