Brufen 400 mg Tablet

Brufen 400 mg Tablet is a prescription-strength pain relief medicine that contains 400 mg of ibuprofen in each tablet. It belongs to the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) class and is used to help relieve pain, swelling, and fever. Brufen 400 mg Tablet may be recommended for short-term relief of conditions such as headache, dental pain, muscle aches, menstrual pain, and joint pain. It works best when used exactly as directed by a clinician.

How it works: Ibuprofen blocks substances in the body called prostaglandins, which help cause pain, swelling, and fever. In tablet form, Brufen 400 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed into the bloodstream to help reduce inflammation and make pain feel less intense.

Brufen 400 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet than Brufen 200 mg Tablet, so it is not the same as taking two 200 mg tablets on your own. A doctor may choose Brufen 400 mg Tablet when a stronger single-tablet dose is appropriate, but only after checking that ibuprofen is safe for you. Compared with Brufen 600 mg Tablet, this strength provides a lower ibuprofen dose and may be selected when a moderate prescription-strength option is needed.

• Headache relief
• Dental pain
• Menstrual cramps
• Muscle aches
• Back pain
• Mild to moderate joint pain

• Swallow Brufen 400 mg Tablet whole with a full glass of water unless your doctor says otherwise.
• Take it with food or milk if it upsets your stomach.
• Use the tablet only as directed; do not take extra doses because this is a higher-strength product.
• Try to take it at the same times each day if your prescriber has told you to use it regularly.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless a pharmacist or doctor specifically says the tablet can be split or altered.
• Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest time needed to control your symptoms.

Each Brufen 400 mg Tablet provides 400 mg of ibuprofen in one tablet. How often you take it depends on your condition, age, and medical history; doctors commonly space doses several hours apart and limit the total daily amount. Do not exceed the maximum daily dose your prescriber gives you, because the safe limit for ibuprofen varies by patient and by indication.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Ibuprofen may include:

• Upset stomach
• Heartburn
• Nausea
• Indigestion
• Dizziness
• Mild headache
• Stomach discomfort, which may be more noticeable with the 400 mg strength

• Do not use Brufen 400 mg Tablet if you have had an allergic reaction to ibuprofen, aspirin, or other NSAIDs.
• This 400 mg strength can be harder on the stomach, so take extra care if you have a history of ulcers or GI bleeding.
• Avoid using it with alcohol, which can raise the risk of stomach irritation and bleeding.
• Use caution if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney disease, liver disease, or a history of stroke.
• Tell your doctor if you take blood thinners, aspirin, steroids, diuretics, or medicines for blood pressure.
• Do not use during late pregnancy unless a clinician specifically tells you to do so.
• If you feel dizzy or sleepy after taking it, avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Aspirin and other NSAIDs such as naproxen
• ACE inhibitors, ARBs, and diuretics
• Methotrexate
• Lithium

Store Brufen 400 mg Tablet in its strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.