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Panadol vs Brufen: Paracetamol vs Ibuprofen — Which Should You Take? (Konsa Lena Hai?)

Panadol (Paracetamol) and Brufen (Ibuprofen) are the two most-used over-the-counter painkillers in Pakistan. Paracetamol works in the brain to reduce fever and pain. Ibuprofen is an NSAID — it reduces pain, fever, and inflammation but has more side effects, especially on the stomach and kidneys.

Pa

Panadol

Paracetamol 500mg

VS
Br

Brufen

Ibuprofen 400mg

FeaturePanadolBrufen
Generic (Salt)Paracetamol 500mgIbuprofen 400mg
Drug classAnalgesic / AntipyreticNSAID
Fever (Bukhar)✅ Very effective✅ Effective
Headache✅ Excellent✅ Excellent
Inflammation (Sawaj)❌ No effect✅ Strong
Period pain (Mahawari Dard)⚠️ Mild relief✅ Effective
Joint pain (Joron ka Dard)⚠️ Mild relief✅ Effective
Safe on empty stomach✅ Yes❌ No — take after food
Stomach ulcer risk✅ Very low⚠️ Higher
Kidney effect✅ Safe⚠️ Avoid in kidney disease
Children✅ Safe (Calpol)✅ Safe with weight-based dose
Pregnancy✅ First-line❌ Avoid in 3rd trimester
Max daily dose (adult)4g (8 tablets)1.2g OTC; 2.4g with doctor
Price (approx)Rs. 35–90Rs. 45–120

Hamare expert ka khayal (Verdict)

For fever or headache without inflammation, start with Panadol — fewer side effects. For period pain, joint pain, or anything with inflammation, Brufen is more effective but must be taken after food. If you can't decide, paracetamol first; add ibuprofen only if needed and not contraindicated. Combining both is safe under medical advice for severe pain.

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