Ibuprofen
Active ingredient · 5 therapeutic classes
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- Drug class
- Propionic Acid Derivatives
- Availability
- Prescription and OTC
- Routes
- Oral, Topical
- Markets covered
- 4
- Products on record
- 400
- FDA reports (12 mo)
- 12,556
Overview
Plain-language summary, compiled from the cited regulatory records
Ibuprofen is a medication belonging to the drug class of Other Cardiac Preparations [1]. It is approved for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains associated with conditions such as headache, toothache, backache, and menstrual cramps [1]. Ibuprofen is also indicated for relieving symptoms of the common cold, muscular aches, and minor pain due to arthritis [1]. Additionally, it temporarily reduces fever [1].
This active ingredient is available under various brand names, including Ibuprofen Dye Free, care one ibuprofen, and Ibuprofen [1]. In the past 12 months, there have been 12,600 adverse event reports associated with this ingredient [2]. The most frequently reported adverse events include claims of the drug being ineffective, off-label use, fatigue, nausea, and headache [2].
This is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Regulatory status by market
| Market | Regulator | Products | Last revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB United Kingdom | MHRA | 230 | May 29, 2026 |
| CA Canada | Health Canada | 94 | May 27, 2026 |
| US United States | FDA | 74 | May 22, 2026 |
| EU European Union | EMA | 2 | February 16, 2026 |
GBUnited Kingdom· MHRA
230 products
Uses
For the fast and effective reduction of fever, including post immunisation pyrexia and the fast and effective relief of the symptoms of colds and influenza and mild to moderate pain, such as a sore throat, teething pain, toothache, headache, minor aches and sprains.
How to take
CACanada· Health Canada
94 products
Uses
1 Pediatrics Pediatrics (<12 years of age): No data are available to Health Canada; therefore, Health Canada has not authorized an indication for pediatric use. , Warnings and Precautions).
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USUnited States· FDA
74 products
Uses
Uses temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: headache toothache backache menstrual cramps the common cold muscular aches minor pain of arthritis temporarily reduces fever
How to take
EUEuropean Union· EMA
2 products
Uses
Treatment of a haemodynamically significant patent ductus arteriosus in preterm newborn infants less than 34 weeks of gestational age.
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Drug interactions
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Sources & citations
- [1]MHRA (UK) · PL203950329 · revised January 30, 2026
- [2]Health Canada (DPD) · 00441643 · revised March 22, 2025
- [3]FDA DailyMed · 00653b7c-7099-48… · revised April 29, 2026 [PDF]
- [4]European Medicines Agency · EMEA/H/C/006129 · revised February 16, 2026
- [5]OpenFDA adverse-event reports (US), 12 months ending June 4, 2026.
Information on this page is compiled from public regulatory records. Drugvu is not affiliated with any regulator or pharmaceutical manufacturer. This is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.