Brufen 400mg Ibuprofen

# Drug Description

## Brand Name: Brufen 400 mg

## Generic Name: Ibuprofen

## About the Drug:
Brufen 400 mg contains **ibuprofen**, a well-known pain reliever and anti-inflammatory medicine. It helps reduce **pain, swelling, and fever**, making it useful for many everyday conditions such as headaches, muscle pain, toothache, menstrual cramps, and minor injuries. It works by calming the body’s natural chemicals that cause pain and inflammation, helping you feel better and return to your normal routine more comfortably.

## Indications: When do you need this medication?
* **Headache and migraine pain**: Helps relieve mild to moderate headache pain and reduce discomfort from migraine attacks.
* **Toothache**: Eases dental pain and swelling caused by tooth problems or after dental procedures.
* **Muscle pain and back pain**: Helps reduce soreness, stiffness, and inflammation in muscles and joints.
* **Menstrual cramps**: Can relieve period pain and lower abdominal cramping.
* **Fever**: Helps lower a raised body temperature caused by common infections or illness.
* **Joint pain and arthritis symptoms**: May reduce pain, swelling, and stiffness in conditions like osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis.
* **Sprains and minor injuries**: Helps with pain and swelling after strains, sprains, or other minor injuries.

## Dosage and Administration: How to use the drug safely and effectively?
* **Usual Dosage**:
* **Adults and children over 12 years**: Usually **400 mg every 6 to 8 hours as needed**.
* Do **not exceed 1,200 mg in 24 hours** unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
* **Children under 12 years**: The dose must be based on the child’s weight and age, so follow a doctor’s advice or a pediatric dosing guide.
* **Method of Administration**:
* Take the tablet **by mouth with a full glass of water**.
* It is best to take it **with food or after a meal** to reduce stomach upset.
* Swallow the tablet whole unless your pharmacist or doctor says it can be split or crushed.
* Use the **lowest effective dose for the shortest time** needed to control your symptoms.
* **Important Tips**:
* Do not take ibuprofen with other medicines that also contain ibuprofen or other NSAIDs unless your doctor says it is safe.
* If your pain or fever lasts more than a few days, consult a healthcare professional.

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