Ibuprofen 400mg Tablets
Pack of 84 tablets · Film-coated tablets
Higher-strength pharmacy-only NSAID for moderate pain, period pain, and inflammatory conditions in adults.
Official medicine information
View the SmPC and Patient Information Leaflet on emc
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Active ingredient
Ibuprofen
Strength
400mg
Form
Film-coated tablets
Pack size
Pack of 84 tablets
How it works
A stronger dose of ibuprofen for adult pain and inflammation, working by blocking prostaglandin production.
How to take
Adults: one tablet (400mg) up to three times a day with or after food. Maximum 1200mg in 24 hours without medical advice.
Possible side effects
- Indigestion or stomach upset
- Headache or dizziness
- Stomach ulcers with long-term use
Important warnings
- Take with food.
- Not suitable in active ulcers, severe cardiovascular, kidney or liver disease.
- Avoid in the third trimester of pregnancy.
- Speak to the pharmacist if on blood thinners, steroids 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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