Ibuprofen

Combinations

1. Ibuprofen

2. Ibuprofen gel

3. Ibuprofen / Paracetamol / Caffeine

4. Ibuprofen / Paracetamol / Codeine

5. Ibuprofen/Paracetamol

Dosage ; Initially 1,200mg daily in divided doses,

adjusting for maintenance (max. 2,400mg daily).

Child: 20mg/kg max. 500mg daily for children<30kg.

Not recommended for children under 7kg.

Ibuprofen Brands
Brand Name Manufacturer Name Distributor Drug Strength Packaging Formulation Formulation Strength Price
Artofen Teva Pharmaceuticals Kulal International Ltd. 400mg 50 Tablet per tablet KES 85.00
Betafen Beta Healthcare International Ltd Beta Healthcare International Ltd 100mg 100ml Syrup per 5ML KES 95.00
Betafen Beta Healthcare International Ltd Beta Healthcare International Ltd 100mg 60ml Syrup per 5ML KES 75.00
Brufen Abbott Laboratories Surgipharm Ltd 800mg 60 Tablet per tablet KES 5,094.00
Brufen Abbott Laboratories Surgipharm Ltd 100mg 100ml Suspension per 5ML KES 470.00
Brufen Abbott Laboratories Surgipharm Ltd 200mg 500 Tablet per tablet KES 1,482.00
Brufen Abbott Laboratories Surgipharm Ltd 400mg 250 Tablet per tablet KES 1,482.00
Brumed Sanofi Aventis Laborex Kenya Eurapharma Ltd 400mg 100 Tablet per tablet KES 395.00
Brumed Sanofi Aventis Laborex Kenya Eurapharma Ltd 400mg 500 Tablet per tablet KES 420
Brumed Sanofi Aventis Laborex Kenya Eurapharma Ltd 125mg 100ml Suspension per 5ML KES 166.00
Daprofen Dawa Limited Dawa Limited 100mg 60ml Suspension per 5ML KES 21.00
Daprofen Dawa Limited Dawa Limited 100mg 100ml Suspension per 5ML KES 32.00
Flamifen Flamingo Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Harley's Limited 200mg 1000 Tablet per tablet KES 380.00
Flamifen Flamingo Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Harley's Limited 200mg 100 Tablet per tablet KES 48.00
Flamifen Flamingo Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Harley's Limited 400mg 100 Tablet per tablet KES 89.00
Gofen Medipharm Sales Ltd Kulal International Ltd. 400mg 60 Capsule per capsule KES 900.00
Ibucos Cosmos Limited. Cosmos Limited 200mg 100 Tablet per tablet KES 180.00
Ibucos Cosmos Limited. Cosmos Limited 400mg 100 Tablet per tablet KES 330.00
Ibucos Cosmos Limited. Cosmos Limited 100mg 60ml Suspension per 5ML KES 90.00
Ibucos Cosmos Limited. Cosmos Limited 100mg 100ml Suspension per 5ML KES 120.00
Ibufil Fourts PVT Ltd. Sai Pharmaceuticals Ltd. 200mg 100 Tablet per tablet KES 75.00
Ibufil Fourts PVT Ltd. Sai Pharmaceuticals Ltd. 200mg 1000 Tablet per tablet KES 395.00
Ibufil Fourts PVT Ltd. Sai Pharmaceuticals Ltd. 400mg 100 Tablet per tablet KES 150.00
Ibufil Fourts PVT Ltd. Sai Pharmaceuticals Ltd. 400mg 500 Tablet per tablet KES 395.00
Ibuflam Biodeal Laboratories Ltd. Biodeal Laboratories Ltd. 100mg 60ml Suspension per 5ML KES 25.00
Ibuflam Biodeal Laboratories Ltd. Biodeal Laboratories Ltd. 100mg 100ml Suspension per 5ML KES 40.00
Ibuflam Biodeal Laboratories Ltd. Biodeal Laboratories Ltd. 200mg 1000 Tablet per tablet KES 500.00
Ibuflam Biodeal Laboratories Ltd. Biodeal Laboratories Ltd. 200mg 100 Tablet per tablet KES 80.00
Ibuflam Biodeal Laboratories Ltd. Biodeal Laboratories Ltd. 400mg 500 Tablet per tablet KES 500.00
Ibuflam Biodeal Laboratories Ltd. Biodeal Laboratories Ltd. 400mg 100 Tablet per tablet KES 120.00
Ibuprofen Norton Healthcare (Ivax Pharmaceutical) Kulal International Ltd. 400mg 84 Tablet per tablet KES 988.23
Ibuprofen Norton Healthcare (Ivax Pharmaceutical) Kulal International Ltd. 200mg 84 Tablet per tablet KES 315
Ibuprofen Norton Healthcare (Ivax Pharmaceutical) Kulal International Ltd. 400mg 84 Tablet per tablet KES 399
Ibuprofen Norton Healthcare (Ivax Pharmaceutical) Kulal International Ltd. 200mg 100 Tablet per tablet KES 65
Ibuprofen Norton Healthcare (Ivax Pharmaceutical) Kulal International Ltd. 200mg 1000 Tablet per tablet KES 370
Ibuprofen Norton Healthcare (Ivax Pharmaceutical) Kulal International Ltd. 400mg 500 Tablet per tablet KES 370
Ibuprofen Norton Healthcare (Ivax Pharmaceutical) Kulal International Ltd. 100mg 60ml Suspension per 5ML KES 25
Ibuprofen Norton Healthcare (Ivax Pharmaceutical) Kulal International Ltd. 100mg 100ml Suspension per 5ML KES 32
Ibusip Universal Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Europa Healthcare Ltd. 100mg 100ml Suspension per 5ML KES 135
Ibutab Universal Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Europa Healthcare Ltd. 200mg 1000 Tablet per tablet KES 1200
Medifen Medipharm Sales Ltd Kulal International Ltd. 100mg 60ml Suspension per 5ML KES 900
Orbifen Orbis Consumer Products Ltd. Sai Pharmaceuticals Ltd. 100mg 100ml Suspension per 5ML KES 210.00
Ossfen OSS-Chemie k Ltd Njimia Pharmaceuticals Ltd. 100mg 60ml Suspension per 5ML KES 19.50
Ossfen OSS-Chemie k Ltd Njimia Pharmaceuticals Ltd. 100mg 100ml Suspension per 5ML KES 33.00
Pedifen Dafra Phama Laborex Kenya Eurapharma Ltd 400mg 30 Tablet per tablet KES 235
Pedifen Dafra Phama Laborex Kenya Eurapharma Ltd 100mg 100ml Suspension per 5ML KES 235
Brufol Synermed Pharmaceuticals Ltd Saicare Enterprises Ltd. 400mg 100 Tablet per tablet KES 90.00
Calfen Concept (Africa) Limited Concept (Africa) Limited 100mg 60ml Suspension per 5ML KES 18.00
Calfen Concept (Africa) Limited Concept (Africa) Limited 100mg 100ml Suspension per 5ML KES 27.00
Ibufen Elys Chemicals Industries Ltd. Elys Chemical Industries Ltd. 100mg 60ml Suspension per 5ML KES 30.00
Ibufen Elys Chemicals Industries Ltd. Elys Chemical Industries Ltd. 100mg 100ml Suspension per 5ML KES 40.00
Ibufen Elys Chemicals Industries Ltd. Elys Chemical Industries Ltd. 200mg 100 Tablet per tablet KES 70.00
Ibufen Elys Chemicals Industries Ltd. Elys Chemical Industries Ltd. 200mg 1000 Tablet per tablet KES 530.00
Ibufen Elys Chemicals Industries Ltd. Elys Chemical Industries Ltd. 400mg 100 Tablet per tablet KES 140.00
Ibufen Elys Chemicals Industries Ltd. Elys Chemical Industries Ltd. 400mg 500 Tablet per tablet KES 530.00
Ibumex Regal Pharmaceuticals Regal Pharmaceuticals Limited 200mg 100 Tablet per tablet KES 101.00
Ibumex Regal Pharmaceuticals Regal Pharmaceuticals Limited 400mg 100 Tablet per tablet KES 180.00
Ibumex Regal Pharmaceuticals Regal Pharmaceuticals Limited 100mg 60ml Suspension per 5ML KES 62.00
Ibumex Regal Pharmaceuticals Regal Pharmaceuticals Limited 100mg 100ml Suspension per 5ML KES 88.00
Ibumex Regal Pharmaceuticals Regal Pharmaceuticals Limited 5% 25gm gel KES 95.00
Ibuprofen Denk Pharma Laborex Kenya Eurapharma Ltd 400mg 100 Tablet per tablet KES 988.00
Iburin Macs Pharmaceuticals Mac?s Pharmaceuticals Ltd 100mg 60ml Suspension per 5ML KES 24.00
Ibux Biopharma Laboratories Ltd. Maxim Pharmaceuticals Ltd 200mg 1000 Tablet per tablet KES 399.00
Ibux Biopharma Laboratories Ltd. Maxim Pharmaceuticals Ltd 200mg 60ml Suspension per 5ML KES 24.00
Ifen Synermed Pharmaceuticals Ltd Saicare Enterprises Ltd. 200mg 100 Tablet per tablet KES 50.00
Ifen Synermed Pharmaceuticals Ltd Saicare Enterprises Ltd. 200mg 1000 Tablet per tablet KES 350.00
Ifen Synermed Pharmaceuticals Ltd Saicare Enterprises Ltd. 400mg 100 Tablet per tablet KES 100.00
Ifen Synermed Pharmaceuticals Ltd Saicare Enterprises Ltd. 400mg 500 Tablet per tablet KES 350.00
Medifen Medico Remedies Pv t. Ltd. Harley's Limited 400mg 100 Tablet per tablet KES 360.00
Medifen Medico Remedies Pv t. Ltd. Harley's Limited 400mg 500 Tablet per tablet KES 360.00
Ponafen Sphinx Pharmaceuticals Ltd Sphinx Pharmaceuticals Ltd 200mg 1000 Tablet per tablet KES 340.00
Ponafen Sphinx Pharmaceuticals Ltd Sphinx Pharmaceuticals Ltd 400mg 500 Tablet per tablet KES 340.00
Ponafen Sphinx Pharmaceuticals Ltd Sphinx Pharmaceuticals Ltd 100mg 60ml Suspension per 5ML KES 19.00
Ponafen Sphinx Pharmaceuticals Ltd Sphinx Pharmaceuticals Ltd 100mg 100ml Suspension per 5ML KES 25.00
Profen Laboratory & Allied Ltd. Laboratory & Allied Ltd 200mg 100 Tablet per tablet KES 70.00
Profen Laboratory & Allied Ltd. Laboratory & Allied Ltd 200mg 1000 Tablet per tablet KES 450.00
Profen Laboratory & Allied Ltd. Laboratory & Allied Ltd 400mg 100 Tablet per tablet KES 130.00
Profen Laboratory & Allied Ltd. Laboratory & Allied Ltd 400mg 500 Tablet per tablet KES 450.00
Profen Laboratory & Allied Ltd. Laboratory & Allied Ltd 100mg 60ml Suspension per 5ML KES 22.00
Profen Laboratory & Allied Ltd. Laboratory & Allied Ltd 100mg 100ml Suspension per 5ML KES 35.00

Ibuprofen More info

Mode Of Action

Inhibitors of cyclo-oxygenase (COX-1 and COX-2) enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of arachidonic acid to PGH2 e.g. Aspirin

Drug Indication Mild to moderate pain, antipyretic, fibrositis, osteoarthritis, rheumatic spondylitis, ankylosing spondylitis.
Precautions Asthma, bronchospasm, elderly, bleeding disorders, impaired renal/hepatic disorders, concomitant anticoagulant therapy, cirrhosis, peptic ulceration, cardiovascular disturbances.
Contra-Indications Peptic ulcers, hypersensitivity to ibuprofen or cross sensitivity with other NSAIDs.
Side Effects Bronchospasm, GI disturbances, CNS effects, visual changes, blood dyscrasia, hypersensitivity reactions, renal impairment and cystitis.
Dosage Initially 1,200mg daily in divided doses, adjusting for maintenance (max. 2,400mg daily). Child: 20mg/kg max. 500mg daily for children<30kg. Not recommended for children under 7kg.
Pregnancy Category Category C
Pregnancy Category Description Drugs which, owing to their pharmacological effects, or may be suspected of causing detrimental effects on human foetus or neonates without causing malfunctions. These effects may be reversible
Drug Category DRUGS ACTING ON CNS
Drug Sub-Category Analgesics, Antipyretics & NSAIDS
2. Ibuprofen gel
Mode Of Action

Inhibitors of cyclo-oxygenase (COX-1 and COX-2) enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of arachidonic acid to PGH2 e.g. Aspirin

Drug Indication Pain, inflammation and swelling cases of osteoarthritis, soft tissue, rheumatic disorders, sports, and accidental injuries.
Precautions Contact with open wounds, eyes and mucous membrane should be avoided.
Dosage Applied 3-5 times daily
Drug Category DERMATOLOGICAL PREPARATIONS
Drug Sub-Category Dermatological Stimulants
3. Ibuprofen / Paracetamol / Caffeine brands
Brand Name Manufacturer Name Distributor Drug Strength Packaging Formulation Formulation Strength Price
Ibex Medreich PLC Sky Healthcare Limited 300mg/325mg/30mg 24 Capsule per capsule KES 177.00
Ibucap Shalina Harley's Limited 200mg/325mg/20mg 200 Capsule per capsule KES 250.00
Ibucap Shalina Harley's Limited 200mg/325mg/20mg 250 Capsule per capsule KES 300.00
Ibuprofen / Paracetamol / Caffeine more info
Mode Of Action

Inhibitors of cyclo-oxygenase (COX-1 and COX-2) enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of arachidonic acid to PGH2 e.g. Aspirin

Drug Indication Pain
Drug Category DRUGS ACTING ON CNS
Drug Sub-Category Analgesics, Antipyretics & NSAIDS
4. Ibuprofen / Paracetamol / Codeine
Brand Name Manufacturer Name Distributor Drug Strength Packaging Formulation Formulation Strength Price
Myprodol Adcock ingram E.A. Adcock ingram E.A. 200mg/250mg/10mg 20 Capsule per capsule KES 350.00
Myprodol Adcock ingram E.A. Adcock ingram E.A. 200mg/250mg/10mg 30 Capsule per capsule KES 294.00
Ibuprofen / Paracetamol / Codeine more info
Mode Of Action

Inhibitors of cyclo-oxygenase (COX-1 and COX-2) enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of arachidonic acid to PGH2 e.g. Aspirin

Drug Indication Mild to moderate pain, antipyretic, fibrositis, osteo-arthritis, rheumatic spondylitis, ankylosing spondylitis.
Dosage 1 tablet 6-8 hourly (max. 2 TID)
Drug Category DRUGS ACTING ON CNS
Drug Sub-Category Analgesics, Antipyretics & NSAIDS
5. Ibuprofen/Paracetamol

Brand Name Manufacturer Name Distributor Drug Strength Packaging Formulation Formulation Strength Price
Arpibru R.P.G Life Sciences Pharma Specialities Ltd. 400mg/325mg 100 Tablet per tablet KES 578
Betafen plus Beta Healthcare International Ltd Beta Healthcare International Ltd 400mg/325mg 12 Capsule per capsule KES 85.00
Betafen plus Beta Healthcare International Ltd Beta Healthcare International Ltd 100mg/120mg 100ml Syrup per 5ML KES 125.00
Betafen plus Beta Healthcare International Ltd Beta Healthcare International Ltd 100mg/120mg 60ml Syrup per 5ML KES 80.00
Brustan Ranbaxy Laboratories Pharma Specialities Ltd. 400mg/325mg 10 Tablet per tablet KES 106.00
Brustan Ranbaxy Laboratories Pharma Specialities Ltd. 100mg/125mg 100ml Syrup per 5ML KES 276.00
Fenpar GlaxoSmithkline GlaxoSmithKline 400mg/325mg 10 Tablet per tablet KES 78.20
Fenplus Cipla Ltd. Europa Healthcare Ltd. 400mg/325mg 30 Tablet per tablet KES 161.00
Fenplus Cipla Ltd. Europa Healthcare Ltd. 100mg/125mg 100ml Syrup per 5ML KES 143.75
Feverid OSS-Chemie k Ltd Njimia Pharmaceuticals Ltd. 100mg/125mg 100ml Suspension per 5ML KES 95.00
Feverid OSS-Chemie k Ltd Njimia Pharmaceuticals Ltd. 100mg/125mg 60ml Suspension per 5ML KES 65.00
Finmol Bliss GVS Pharma Ltd (See also GVS) Pan Pharmaceuticals Ltd 400mg/300mg 10 Tablet per tablet KES 100.00
Ibuflam plus Biodeal Laboratories Ltd. Biodeal Laboratories Ltd. 100mg 60ml Suspension per 5ML KES 45
Ibuflam plus Biodeal Laboratories Ltd. Biodeal Laboratories Ltd. 400mg/325mg 100 Tablet per tablet KES 550.00
Ibuflam plus Biodeal Laboratories Ltd. Biodeal Laboratories Ltd. 400mg/325mg 10 Suspension per 5ML KES 70.00
Ibuplus Leben Laboratories PVT Limited Harley's Limited 400mg/500mg 100 Tablet per tablet KES 500
Ibuplus Leben Laboratories PVT Limited Harley's Limited 400mg/500mg 500 Tablet per tablet KES 2,000
Lotem Adcock ingram E.A. Adcock ingram E.A. 200mg/250mg 100ml Syrup per 5ML KES 225
Parafen Sphinx Pharmaceuticals Ltd Sphinx Pharmaceuticals Ltd 100mg/120mg 60ml Suppositories KES 70.00
Paraflam Sanofi Aventis Laborex Kenya Eurapharma Ltd 400mg/325mg 10 Tablet per tablet KES 71.00
Relievo Plethico Pharma Wessex Pharmaceuticals Limited 400mg/325mg 6 Tablet per tablet KES 35.00
Temflam Universal Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Europa Healthcare Ltd. 100mg/125mg 100ml Suspension per 5ML KES 114.00
Artifen Aglowmed Pharmaceuticals Ltd. AB Pharmaceuticals Ltd 400mg/500mg 20 Tablet per tablet KES 131.00
Babymol Suspension Questa Care Inc. Simba Pharmaceutical Ltd. 200mg/250mg 100ml Suspension per 5ML KES 230.00
Brupal Geno Pharmaceuticals Ltd Beta Healthcare International Ltd 100mg/125mg 100 Tablet per tablet KES 500.00
Brupal Geno Pharmaceuticals Ltd Beta Healthcare International Ltd 400mg/500mg 100 Tablet per tablet KES 645.00
Cetafen Sigma Laboratories Limited Goodman Agencies Ltd 100mg/162.5mg 20 Tablet per tablet KES 85.00
Flexon Aristo Pharmaceuticals Ltd. British Pharmaceuticals Ltd 400mg/500mg 10 Tablet per tablet KES 75.00
Flexon Aristo Pharmaceuticals Ltd. British Pharmaceuticals Ltd 100mg/125mg 60ml Suspension per 5ML KES 90.00
Flexon Aristo Pharmaceuticals Ltd. British Pharmaceuticals Ltd 100mg/125mg 100ml Suspension per 5ML KES 150.00
Ibu Plus Leben Laboratories PVT Limited Unisel Pharma (K) Ltd. 400mg/500mg 150 Tablet per tablet KES 675.00
Ibu Plus Leben Laboratories PVT Limited Unisel Pharma (K) Ltd. 400mg/500mg 500 Tablet per tablet KES 1,500.00
Ibu Plus Leben Laboratories PVT Limited Unisel Pharma (K) Ltd. 400mg/500mg 600 Tablet per tablet KES 2,490.00
Maxadol Extra Macs Pharmaceuticals Mac?s Pharmaceuticals Ltd 500mg/400mg 100 Tablet per tablet KES 280.00
Maxadol Extra Macs Pharmaceuticals Mac?s Pharmaceuticals Ltd 120mg/100mg 60ml Suspension per 5ML KES 60.00
P-Febrin Argos International Marketing Ltd. PSM Pharmaceuticals Ltd 400mg/500mg 100 Tablet per tablet KES 700.00
Ibuprofen/Paracetamol more info
Mode Of Action

Inhibitors of cyclo-oxygenase (COX-1 and COX-2) enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of arachidonic acid to PGH2 e.g. Aspirin

Drug Indication Inflammatory and degenerative forms of rheumatism, pain following dental surgery, dysmenorrhoea, gout, painful muscular and skeletal conditions.
Drug Category DRUGS ACTING ON CNS
Drug Sub-Category Analgesics, Antipyretics & NSAIDS