Brufen Tablet: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan

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

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

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

Brufen Tablet is manufactured by Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Ltd.. It contains Ibuprofen and belongs to the Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID) class. It is prescribed in Pakistan for the conditions listed below. Always take it under medical supervision.

3. Uses (Fayde / Kis kaam aati hai)

• Pain Relief — mild to moderate (Dard)
• Fever (Bukhaar)
• Dental Pain
• Menstrual Pain
• Arthritis / Musculoskeletal Pain

4. Who Should Take (Kis ko leni chahiye)

• Adults for whom a doctor has confirmed and prescribed this medicine
• Patients who do not have an allergy to this drug class
• With a doctor's prescription and guidance

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

• If you are allergic to Ibuprofen or this drug class
• Without a doctor's prescription
• During pregnancy or lactation without medical advice

6. Dosage (Kitni leni hai)

• 400mg every 6–8 hours with food (max 2400mg/day)

• Weight-based dose (7.5mg/kg every 6–8 hours) — use suspension for children

• Do not exceed the recommended limit

• Take it as soon as you remember. If the next dose is close, skip the missed dose. Never take a double dose.

7. How to Take (Kaise leni hai)

• As per your doctor's prescription
• Take at the same time every day
• With or without food

8. Best Time (Kab leni chahiye)

• As directed by your doctor
• Maintain a daily routine

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

Confirm with your doctor or pharmacist. Generally, taking it with food reduces stomach irritation unless the packaging states otherwise.

10. Warnings (Ihtiyat)

• Take with food or milk — reduces stomach irritation
• Avoid in peptic ulcer disease or GI bleeding history
• Avoid in kidney or severe liver disease
• Use lowest effective dose for shortest duration
• Avoid in last 3 months of pregnancy

11. Precautions (Ahm ehtiyaat)

• Below 30°C, away from moisture.
• Keep out of the reach of children

12. Side Effects (Nuksanat)

• Stomach pain / indigestion
• Nausea (Matli)
• Diarrhoea (Dast)
• Headache

• GI bleeding or peptic ulcer
• Cardiovascular events — MI, stroke (with long-term high dose)
• Severe allergic reaction
• Kidney impairment (with prolonged use)

13. Drug Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)

• Aspirin — reduces aspirin cardioprotective effect
• Warfarin — increased bleeding risk
• ACE inhibitors/ARBs — reduced efficacy and renal risk
• Lithium — lithium toxicity risk
• Methotrexate — increased methotrexate toxicity

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

• Severe allergic reaction — rash, breathing difficulty, swelling
• If side effects worsen or new symptoms develop
• If the infection or condition does not improve in 3–5 days

15. Alternatives (Sasti Dusri Dawaein)

16. Price in Pakistan (Price kitni hai)

(Note: Price depends on the pharmacy and pack size.)

17. FAQs (Aksar poochay jane walay sawalat)

Q: Brufen Tablet kis kaam aati hai?

A: Brufen (Ibuprofen 400mg) is used for pain, fever, dental pain, menstrual pain, and joint pain.

Q: Dose kitni hai?

A: 400mg every 6–8 hours with food. Do not exceed 2400mg per day.

Q: Pakistan mein price kitni hai?

A: Brufen 400mg tablet approximately Rs. 12–20 per tablet.

Q: Kya Brufen khali pait le sakte hain?

A: No — it must be taken with food or milk. Taking on an empty stomach can cause stomach discomfort or ulcers.

Q: Nuksanat kya hain?

A: Common: stomach irritation, nausea. Serious: GI bleeding, kidney/heart problems. Take the lowest effective dose.

18. Medical Review (Medical jaiza)

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated: 2026-02-13

19. Disclaimer (Zaroori tanbeeh)

The information on this page is for awareness only. It is not medical advice. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine. PakVita is not responsible for any harm.