Brufen 400mg Strip Of 15 Tablets
Brufen 400 MG Description
Brufen 400 tablet contains ibuprofen as its active ingredient. It is a pain killer (analgesic) used mainly to provide relief from various pain and inflammation. Thus, this medicine is helpful in treating conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, joint, back, muscle and headache. It is also used for the management of dental, periods and post-surgery pain.
Brufen 400 should be used cautiously in children and the elderly. It should not be used in patients with stomach ulcers, kidney or liver or heart problems. This medicine can sometimes cause stomach discomfort and irritation.
Use Brufen 400 as directed by the doctor, and do not take it for a longer duration than that prescribed, as there is a risk of bleeding, liver damage and ulcers.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹17.32 |
You Save | ₹2.82 (14% on MRP) |
Contains | Ibuprofen(400.0 Mg) |
Uses | Pain and inflammation |
Side effects | Stomach pain, diarrhea, gas |
Therapy | ANALGESIC/ANTIPYRETIC |
Uses of Brufen 400 MG
Contraindications of Brufen 400 MG
- If you are allergic to ibuprofen, aspirin, any other medicines of the NSAID group or any other ingredients of Brufen 400 tablet.
- If you have experienced bleeding from the stomach, have stomach ulcers or bleeding from the stomach or gut.
- If you have an increased bleeding tendency.
- If you suffer from severe heart, kidney or liver failure.
- If you are pregnant (last 3 months).
Side effects of Brufen 400 MG
- Abdominal pain
- Sickness
- Diarrhoea
- Flatulence
- Runny nose
Precautions and Warnings of Brufen 400 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have stomach-related problems like bleeding from the stomach and ulcers (ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease) or bleeding disorders.
- You have a history of allergic problems, asthma, etc.
- You have heart-related problems, and diabetes.
- You have a serious disease of the kidney or liver.
- You suffer from autoimmune disorders like systemic lupus erythematosus (risk of aseptic meningitis), and mixed connective tissue disorders.
- You are pregnant or are planning to get pregnant.
- Use this medicine with caution in the case of children and the elderly.
Directions for Use of Brufen 400 MG
- Take Brufen 400 tablet as directed by your doctor.
- The medicine is taken orally and may be taken with or without food, as a whole with a sufficient amount of water.
Storage and disposal of Brufen 400 MG
- Store it below 25°C, in a cool and dry place.
- Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
Quick Tips of Brufen 400 MG
- Brufen 400mg is an analgesic and antipyretic medication used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, back pain, sprains, dental pain, period pain, headaches, and post-surgical pain.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcers, heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney disease, or liver disease before taking Brufen tablets.
- Before starting Brufen 400mg tablet, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning on becoming pregnant, or breastfeeding.
- It is not recommended to take Brufen 400mg tablet during the last three months of pregnancy and during the early months of pregnancy because the unborn child may be harmed by it.
- Diarrhoea, runny nose, and abdominal pain may occur in some individuals with the use of this medicine. Inform your doctor if these effects bother you or do not go away.
Dosage of Brufen 400 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Mode of Action of Brufen 400 MG
How Does It Work?
Interactions of Brufen 400 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way Brufen 400 works or Brufen itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
- Especially if you are taking medicines (disease class from the drug interaction), for, e.g. to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, high/abnormal cholesterol levels, blood thinners, anti-infectives, anti-diabetics, anti-asthmatics, pain killers, immunomodulatory medicines or medicines for the brain-related disorder....
- Medicines to prevent blood clots, such as warfarin, should be used cautiously as it increases the risk of bleeding.
Content Details
Dr. Nikita Toshi
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I take Brufen 400 tablet during pregnancy?
Q: Can Brufen 400 tablet cause stomach pain?
Q: Can Brufen 400 tablet be used to treat headache?
Q: Can Brufen 400 tablet be taken on an empty stomach?
Q: Can I take Brufen 400 tablet if I am suffering from heart disorder?
Q: What is Brufen 400 tablet used for?
Q: How many Brufen 400 can I take in a day?
Q: What is the side effect of Brufen tablet?
Q: How long does Brufen 400 take to work?
Q: Is Brufen 400 a painkiller?
Q: How to take Brufen 400?
- Take Brufen 400 tablet exactly as recommended by your doctor.
- Swallow it whole with a glass of water.
- Do not break, cut or chew the medicine.
- You should not consume more than the dose prescribed by your doctor.
Q: Does Brufen 400 make you sleepy?
Q: Is Brufen 400 and ibuprofen the same?
Q: Can Brufen 400 be used for fever?
Q: Brufen 400 vs Combiflam, which painkiller is better?
References
- Brufen 400 mg Tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2021 [cited 21 December 2021]
- Brufen 400 mg Tablets - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2021 [cited 21 December 2021]
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2021 [cited 21 December 2021]
- Ibuprofen [Internet]. Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021 [cited 21 December 2021]
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