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Brufen Suspension: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan

Brufen Suspension (Ibuprofen) ke quick uses, dose guide, side effects, warnings, aur buying price range.

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated:

OTC

Form

SYRUP

Strength

100mg per 5ml (120ml bottle)

Manufacturer

Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Ltd.

Estimated price

Rs. 180 - 260

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What is Brufen Suspension used for?

  • Fever in Children (Bachon ka bukhaar)
  • Pain in Children — dental, ear, post-vaccination (Bachon ka dard)
  • Mild to Moderate Pain in Adults
Read full Uses guide →

How to take Brufen Suspension?

Adult dose: 200–400mg (10–20ml) every 6–8 hours

Child dose: 7.5mg/kg every 6–8 hours. Common weight-based guide: 5kg: 2.5ml; 10kg: 5ml; 20kg: 10ml

Read full Dosage guide →

Important warnings

  • Do not give to infants under 3 months without doctor advice
  • Shake well before use
  • Use measuring spoon/syringe — not household spoon

Brufen Suspension Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Price in Pakistan

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

FieldDetails
Brand NameBrufen
Generic NameIbuprofen
Strength100mg per 5ml (120ml bottle)
FormSyrup
Drug ClassNSAID — Oral Suspension
ManufacturerAbbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Ltd.
PrescriptionOTC
PriceRs. 180 – 260 approx

2. What is Brufen Suspension? (Brufen kya hai)

Brufen Suspension is manufactured by Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Ltd.. It contains Ibuprofen and belongs to the NSAID — Oral Suspension class. It is prescribed in Pakistan for the conditions listed below. Always take it under medical supervision.

3. Uses (Fayde / Kis kaam aati hai)

  • Fever in Children (Bachon ka bukhaar)
  • Pain in Children — dental, ear, post-vaccination (Bachon ka dard)
  • Mild to Moderate Pain in Adults
  • Anti-inflammatory use in children

4. Who Should Take (Kis ko leni chahiye)

  • Adults jinhe doctor ne confirm karke yeh dawa prescribe ki ho
  • Patients jinhe is drug class se allergy nahi hai
  • Doctor ki parchi aur guidance ke sath

5. When NOT to Take (Kab nahi leni chahiye)

  • Agar Ibuprofen ya is drug class se allergy ho
  • Doctor ki parchi ke baghair
  • Pregnancy / lactation mein bina doctor advice ke

6. Dosage (Kitni leni hai)

  • 200–400mg (10–20ml) every 6–8 hours
  • 7.5mg/kg every 6–8 hours. Common weight-based guide: 5kg: 2.5ml; 10kg: 5ml; 20kg: 10ml
  • Recommended limit se zyada na len
  • Yaad aane par le lein. Agli dose qareeb ho to skip karein. Double dose kabhi na lein.

7. How to Take (Kaise leni hai)

  • Doctor ki parchi ke mutabiq
  • Same time par daily lein
  • Khane ke sath ya baghair (packaging label check karein)

8. Best Time (Kab leni chahiye)

  • Doctor ki instructions ke mutabiq
  • Daily routine maintain karein

9. Empty Stomach or After Food (Khali pait ya khane ke baad)

Doctor ya pharmacist se confirm karein. Aam tor par food ke sath lena stomach irritation reduce karta hai jab tak packaging par alag instruction na ho.

10. Warnings (Ihtiyat)

  • Do not give to infants under 3 months without doctor advice
  • Shake well before use
  • Use measuring spoon/syringe — not household spoon
  • Avoid on empty stomach
  • Do not exceed max daily dose

11. Precautions (Ahm ehtiyaat)

  • Below 25°C. Shake well before use. Use within 6 months of opening.
  • Bachon ki pahunch se door rakhein

12. Side Effects (Nuksanat)

  • Stomach irritation (Pait mein jalan)
  • Nausea (Matli)
  • Diarrhoea (Dast)
  • GI bleeding (rare in children at therapeutic dose)
  • Renal impairment (dehydrated children at risk)
  • Severe allergic reaction

13. Drug Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)

  • Same as Brufen Tablet — aspirin, warfarin, ACE inhibitors, lithium, methotrexate

14. When to See Doctor (Kab doctor ke paas jayein)

  • Severe allergic reaction — rash, breathing difficulty, swelling
  • Side effects jo zyada ho jayein ya naye symptoms peda hoon
  • Infection ya condition 3–5 din mein better na ho

15. Alternatives (Sasti Dusri Dawaein)

Brand NameCompanySalt (Generic)
Profen Suspension (Getz)Getz PharmaIbuprofen 100mg/5ml
Advil SuspensionHaleonIbuprofen 100mg/5ml
Nurofen SuspensionReckittIbuprofen 100mg/5ml

16. Price in Pakistan (Price kitni hai)

Pack SizePrice (Approx)
Standard packRs. 180 – 260 approx

(Note: Price pharmacy aur packing size par depend karti hai)

17. FAQs (Aksar poochay jane walay sawalat)

Q: Brufen Suspension bachon ko kitni deni chahiye?

A: Dose weight ke hisab se hoti hai — 7.5mg/kg har 6–8 ghante. 10kg bachay ko roughly 5ml (100mg) din mein 3 dafa. Doctor se confirm karein.

Q: Pakistan mein price kitni hai?

A: Brufen 100mg/5ml Suspension 120ml approximately Rs. 180–260.

Q: Brufen Suspension kaisay dein?

A: Khane ke sath dein. Measuring syringe ya spoon use karein. Ghar wali chamach se nahi — dose galat ho sakti hai.

Q: Kya Brufen Suspension khali pait de sakte hain?

A: Nahi — pait mein takleef ho sakti hai. Khane ya doodh ke sath dein.

Q: Nuksanat kya hain?

A: Common: pait mein jalan, matli. Dehydrated bachon mein kidney par asar ho sakta hai — paani peelate rahein.

18. Medical Review (Medical jaiza)

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated: 2026-02-27

19. Disclaimer (Zaroori tanbeeh)

Is page ki maloomat sirf awareness ke liye hai. Yeh medical advice nahi hai. Koi bhi dawa lene se pehle apne doctor ya pharmacist se zaroor milein. PakVita kisi bhi nuksaan ki zimmedari nahi leta.

Brand alternatives, same-class options, and other medicines used for the same conditions as Brufen Suspension.

Frequently Asked Questions

Brufen Suspension bachon ko kitni deni chahiye?

Dose weight ke hisab se hoti hai — 7.5mg/kg har 6–8 ghante. 10kg bachay ko roughly 5ml (100mg) din mein 3 dafa. Doctor se confirm karein.

Pakistan mein price kitni hai?

Brufen 100mg/5ml Suspension 120ml approximately Rs. 180–260.

Brufen Suspension kaisay dein?

Khane ke sath dein. Measuring syringe ya spoon use karein. Ghar wali chamach se nahi — dose galat ho sakti hai.

Kya Brufen Suspension khali pait de sakte hain?

Nahi — pait mein takleef ho sakti hai. Khane ya doodh ke sath dein.

Nuksanat kya hain?

Common: pait mein jalan, matli. Dehydrated bachon mein kidney par asar ho sakta hai — paani peelate rahein.

Sources

  1. DRAP Registered Products Database Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
  2. WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, 23rd ed. (2023) World Health Organization
  3. British National Formulary (BNF) BMJ Group & Pharmaceutical Press

Medical disclaimer

This page is for educational use only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always confirm diagnosis, dose, and interactions with a qualified doctor or pharmacist before starting or changing any medicine.