Ibuprofen 200mg Tablets
Pack of 30 tablets · Film-coated tablets
An over-the-counter NSAID for mild to moderate pain, fever and inflammation in adults and children over 12.
Official medicine information
View the SmPC and Patient Information Leaflet on emc
electronic Medicines Compendium — the authoritative source for UK licensed medicine information.
Active ingredient
Ibuprofen
Strength
200mg
Form
Film-coated tablets
Pack size
Pack of 30 tablets
How it works
Ibuprofen reduces pain, swelling and fever by blocking the production of prostaglandins.
How to take
Adults and children over 12: one or two tablets every 4–6 hours with or after food. Maximum 6 tablets (1200mg) in 24 hours without medical advice.
Possible side effects
- Indigestion or stomach upset
- Headache
- Less commonly: stomach ulcers or raised blood pressure with long-term use
Important warnings
- Take with food to reduce stomach upset.
- Not suitable in active stomach ulcers, severe heart, kidney or liver disease.
- Avoid in the third trimester of pregnancy.
- Speak to a pharmacist if on blood thinners, steroids, SSRIs or other NSAIDs.
Storage
Store below 25°C in the original packaging. Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
Important
This information is provided for general guidance only and is not a substitute for professional clinical advice. Treatment is only supplied following a consultation, suitability checks and pharmacist review. If this medicine is not suitable for you, our pharmacist will discuss alternatives.
Always read the patient information leaflet supplied with your medicine. If you have a medical emergency, call 999 immediately.
Suspected side effects can be reported via the MHRA Yellow Card scheme. Reporting helps make medicines safer for everyone.
Last reviewed by our Superintendent Pharmacist: Jane Doe MRPharmS, April 2026.
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