Ibuprofen
(Nurofen®, Brufen®, , Ibuprofen)
Available as tablets or capsules.
Tablets, Caplets, Capsules, Soft Filled Capsules
Available as soluble tablets?
No
Available as a liquid?
Yes
Available as something for placing under your tongue?
Yes - orodispersible melts
Available as something for placing on your gum?
No
Available as granules?
Yes - effervescent granules
Available as a patch for putting on your skin?
No - but topical gels available
Available as an injection?
Yes
Available as nasal/oral spray?
No
Safe or appropriate to crush
Licensed alternative formulations available and therefore crushing is not recommended.
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Ibuprofen
Usual formulation brand names
Nurofen®, Brufen®,
Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
Yes (MR tablets, MR capsules)
Modified release
Yes, some
Film coated
Yes
Enteric coated
No
Sugar coated
No
Soluble tablet strength
-
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
200mg
Granule strength
600mg
Transdermal patch strength
5% & 10% topical gels
Injection strength
5mg/ml, 400mg/100ml
Nasal/oral spray Strength
-
Available as a licensed liquid or special?
Licensed
Are specials or imports available?
N/A Licensed alternatives are available
Liquid strengths
100mg/5ml, 200mg/5ml
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
Yes- oral suspension. (Syrup is not sugar free)
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
No
Advice on administration via enteral tube
Consider changing to an alternative NSAID which is available in other formulations (e.g. diclofenac injection/suppository). Current resources suggest that it is likely to be safe to administer via enteral feeding tubes, however this is an unlicensed use of the medication. Clinicians should refer to specialist resources for advice on how to administer this medication via enteral feeding tubes.
Notes
100mg chewable capsules available; Topical prays also available.