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Ibuprofen is your all-in-one pain and fever fighter—a trusted NSAID that tackles headaches, muscle aches, toothaches, menstrual cramps, and fever all at once. Think of it as your body's inflammation extinguisher, cooling down pain and swelling while bringing down high temperatures fast.
- ✅ 200mg & 400mg tablets available (PNF standard)
- ✅ 200mg/5mL suspension for children
- ✅ VAT-Exempt (Save 12% automatically under Philippine law!)
- ✅ PNF Listed - Philippine National Formulary approved essential medicine
- ✅ No Prescription? Get a FREE teleconsultation with our licensed doctor during checkout
Understanding Ibuprofen: Your All-in-One Pain and Fever Fighter
Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that has been the go-to solution for pain and fever relief for millions of Filipinos since its introduction in the 1960s. As an essential medicine listed in the Philippine National Formulary 8th Edition (available as 200mg and 400mg tablets, and 100mg/5mL suspension), this government-approved treatment is chemically designed to reduce pain, inflammation, and fever by targeting the root cause at the molecular level.
What Does Ibuprofen Treat?
Think of Ibuprofen as your body's inflammation extinguisher. It effectively treats:
- Headaches and Migraines—from tension headaches to severe migraines, providing fast relief
- Muscle and Joint Pain—sprains, strains, backaches, arthritis, and sports injuries
- Dental Pain—toothaches, pain after dental procedures, and gum inflammation
- Menstrual Cramps (Dysmenorrhea)—reduces uterine contractions and the pain they cause
- Fever Reduction—brings down high temperatures caused by infections, colds, or flu
- Minor Aches from Colds and Flu—body aches, sore throat pain, and sinus pressure
- Inflammatory Conditions—tendonitis, bursitis, and other inflammatory disorders
How Ibuprofen Works (Simple Explanation)
Imagine your body as a house with a sophisticated alarm system. When you get injured or infected, your body releases chemicals called prostaglandins—these are like alarm signals that trigger pain, inflammation, and fever. Ibuprofen works by blocking the enzymes (COX-1 and COX-2) that produce these prostaglandins. With fewer prostaglandins circulating, your pain signals are reduced, inflammation subsides, and your fever comes down. Unlike paracetamol (acetaminophen) which only blocks pain signals in the brain, Ibuprofen actually reduces inflammation at the site of injury—making it superior for conditions like sprains, arthritis, and muscle strains. It starts working within 30-60 minutes, with peak effect at 1-2 hours, and provides relief for 4-6 hours. For fever, you'll feel cooler within 1-2 hours; for pain, relief begins in 30 minutes and improves over the next few hours⏰
Ibuprofen Quick Guide: What You Need to Know
| Available Strengths | 200mg and 400mg tablets (PNF standard); 100mg/5mL and 200mg/5mL suspension (60mL); 800mg modified-release tablets |
| Standard Dosage | Adults: 200-400mg every 4-6 hours as needed; Maximum: 1200mg/day (OTC) or 3200mg/day (prescription). Children: 5-10mg/kg every 6-8 hours (as prescribed by doctor) |
| Best Time to Take | With food or milk to reduce stomach upset. Take at the first sign of pain for best results. For fever, can take every 4-6 hours as needed. |
| When It Starts Working | Pain relief begins in 30-60 minutes; peak effect at 1-2 hours; fever reduction within 1-2 hours; lasts 4-6 hours |
| Key Benefits | Reduces inflammation (unlike paracetamol), fast-acting, available over-the-counter in lower doses, multiple forms (tablets, liquid), effective for various pain types, also reduces fever |
Why Choose Ibuprofen from MedsGo?
- ✅ Automatic VAT Savings: Under Philippine law (TRAIN & CREATE Acts), Ibuprofen is 100% VAT-exempt. You save 12% instantly—no paperwork needed!
- ✅ PNF Quality Assurance: Our Ibuprofen complies with Philippine National Formulary standards (200mg & 400mg tablets, suspensions), ensuring you receive essential medicine that meets DOH requirements.
- ✅ Temperature-Controlled Storage: Unlike generic warehouses, our FDA-registered pharmacies store medicines properly to maintain potency.
- ✅ Doctor Care Included: No prescription? No problem. Add to cart and get a FREE teleconsultation with our licensed physician—no hidden fees. Perfect for managing pain safely!
- ✅ Fast & Safe Delivery: Or pick up at any MedsGo pharmacy nationwide for same-day availability.
- ✅ Authentic Guarantee: All Ibuprofen products are sourced from FDA-registered manufacturers. No counterfeits, ever.
Safety & Side Effects: What to Watch For ⚠️
Most people tolerate Ibuprofen well, but because it affects the stomach and cardiovascular system, be a smart medicine user:
- Common: Stomach upset, heartburn, nausea, dizziness, headache—usually mild and temporary. Taking with food reduces stomach issues
- Stomach Bleeding Warning: NSAIDs can cause severe stomach bleeding. Risk is higher if you're over 60, have had stomach ulcers, take blood thinners or steroids, drink alcohol regularly, or take more than directed. Stop use and seek medical help if you vomit blood, have black stools, or severe stomach pain
- Heart Attack and Stroke Warning: NSAIDs (except aspirin) may increase risk of heart attack, heart failure, and stroke. Risk is higher with prolonged use or higher doses. Do not use right before or after heart surgery
- Allergic Reactions: Hives, facial swelling, asthma (wheezing), shock, skin reddening, rash, blisters. Stop use and seek medical help immediately if these occur
- Kidney and Liver: Can worsen kidney or liver disease. Stay well-hydrated. Contact our doctor if you notice decreased urination, swelling, or yellowing of skin/eyes
- Important: Do NOT use if you have chickenpox (risk of serious skin infection). Avoid in late pregnancy (after 20 weeks) unless directed by doctor. Not for children under 6 months
- Drug Interactions: Can interact with blood thinners (warfarin), aspirin (may decrease heart protection benefits), blood pressure medicines, diuretics, lithium, methotrexate, and other NSAIDs. Always disclose all medications during your free consultation
- Alcohol: Avoid or limit alcohol while taking Ibuprofen as it increases stomach bleeding risk
Mahalagang Impormasyon sa Tagalog
Ibuprofen: Ang Iyong All-in-One Pain at Fever Fighter
Ang Ibuprofen ay isang non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) na matagal nang go-to solution para sa pain at fever relief para sa milyon-milyong Pilipino simula noong 1960s. Ayon sa Philippine National Formulary (8th Edition), ito ay aprubado ng DOH bilang essential medicine (200mg at 400mg tablets, at 100mg/5mL suspension)—chemically designed para bawasan ang pain, inflammation, at fever sa pamamagitan ng pag-target sa root cause sa molecular level.
Ano ang Mga Ginagamot ng Ibuprofen?
Ang Ibuprofen ay parang inflammation extinguisher ng iyong katawan:
- Headaches at Migraines—mula sa tension headaches hanggang severe migraines
- Muscle at Joint Pain—sprains, strains, backaches, arthritis, at sports injuries
- Dental Pain—toothaches, pain pagkatapos ng dental procedures, at gum inflammation
- Menstrual Cramps (Dysmenorrhea)—pinabawasan ang uterine contractions at ang pain na dulot nito
- Fever Reduction—pababaan ang mataas na temperatura na dulot ng infections, colds, o flu
- Minor Aches from Colds and Flu—body aches, sore throat pain, at sinus pressure
- Inflammatory Conditions—tendonitis, bursitis, at iba pang inflammatory disorders
Paano Gumagana ang Ibuprofen?
Isipin na ang iyong katawan ay isang bahay na may sophisticated alarm system. Kapag nasugatan o infected ka, ang iyong katawan ay nagre-release ng chemicals na tinatawag na prostaglandins—ito ay parang alarm signals na nag-trigger ng pain, inflammation, at fever. Ang Ibuprofen ay gumagana sa pamamagitan ng pag-block sa enzymes (COX-1 at COX-2) na gumagawa ng mga prostaglandins na ito. Sa mas kaunting prostaglandins na circulating, ang iyong pain signals ay nababawasan, ang inflammation ay humuhupa, at ang iyong fever ay bumababa. Hindi tulad ng paracetamol (acetaminophen) na nagba-block lang ng pain signals sa brain, ang Ibuprofen ay aktwal na nagbabawas ng inflammation sa site ng injury—ginagawa itong superior para sa conditions tulad ng sprains, arthritis, at muscle strains. Ito ay nagsisimulang gumana sa loob ng 30-60 minuto, with peak effect sa 1-2 oras, at nagbibigay ng relief sa loob ng 4-6 oras⏰
Ang Mahusay na Benepisyo ng Pagbili sa MedsGo
- ✅ Automatikong VAT Discount: Libre sa 12% VAT dahil sa batas ng Pilipinas (TRAIN & CREATE Acts)
- ✅ PNF Quality: 200mg at 400mg tablets, suspensions ayon sa pamantayan ng DOH
- ✅ Libre Konsulta: Walang reseta? Libre ang teleconsultation sa aming doktor—walang hidden fees
- ✅ Pambansang Botika: Maaari ring bumili sa kahit anong MedsGo pharmacy sa buong bansa o magpadeliver ng mabilis
- ✅ Original Guarantee: Lahat ng Ibuprofen ay galing sa FDA-registered manufacturers. Walang peke!
Mga Side Effect na Dapat Bantayan ⚠️
- Karaniwan: Stomach upset, heartburn, nausea, dizziness, headache—karaniwang mild at pansamantala. Ang pag-inom kasama ng pagkain ay nagbabawas ng stomach issues
- Stomach Bleeding Warning: Ang mga NSAID ay maaaring magdulot ng severe stomach bleeding. Ang risk ay mas mataas kung ikaw ay over 60, may history ng stomach ulcers, umiinom ng blood thinners o steroids, regular na umiinom ng alcohol, o kumukuha ng mas marami sa directed. Huminto sa paggamit at humingi ng medical help kung ikaw ay nagsusuka ng dugo, may black stools, o severe stomach pain
- Heart Attack at Stroke Warning: Ang mga NSAID (maliban sa aspirin) ay maaaring magdulot ng heart attack, heart failure, at stroke. Ang risk ay mas mataas sa prolonged use o higher doses. Huwag gamitin bago o pagkatapos ng heart surgery
- Allergic Reactions: Hives, pamamaga ng mukha, asthma (wheezing), shock, skin reddening, rash, blisters. Huminto sa paggamit at humingi ng medical help agad kung mangyari ang mga ito
- Kidney at Liver: Maaaring pahirapan ang kidney o liver disease. Manatiling well-hydrated. Tawagan ang doktor kung mapansin ang decreased urination, swelling, o pagdilaw ng balat/mata
- Importanteng Paalala: HUWAG GAMITIN kung may chickenpox (panganib ng serious skin infection). Iwasan sa late pregnancy (pagkatapos ng 20 weeks) maliban kung inutusang ng doktor. Hindi para sa mga bata sa ilalim ng 6 na buwan
