Brupro MAX is a maximum-strength, pharmacy-only pain-relief medicine containing Ibuprofen 400mg per tablet — the maximum non-prescription single-tablet strength of ibuprofen available in Ireland. It is authorised for the management of muscular pain, backache, dental pain and period pain (dysmenorrhoea) in adults and adolescents over 12 years of age.
Key Benefits
- Contains Ibuprofen 400mg per tablet
- Maximum-strength pharmacy-only ibuprofen
- Provides effective relief from muscular pain
- Helps relieve backache
- Suitable for dental pain
- Helps relieve period pain (dysmenorrhoea)
- Provides both analgesic and anti-inflammatory action
- Convenient film-coated tablets
- Suitable for adults and adolescents over 12 years
- Pack of 24 tablets
- Non-prescription medicine available through pharmacies only in Ireland
Key Ingredient
- Ibuprofen 400mg – A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that provides analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects by reducing the production of prostaglandins involved in pain and inflammation.
How to Use
Adults and adolescents over 12 years: Take 1 tablet with water. If necessary, another tablet may be taken after 4–6 hours.
Do not take more than 3 tablets (1200mg ibuprofen) in any 24-hour period.
Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration necessary to relieve symptoms. For people with a sensitive stomach, taking ibuprofen with food may be preferable. If symptoms persist or worsen, seek appropriate medical advice.
Ingredients
Each film-coated tablet contains: Ibuprofen 400mg.
Other ingredients: colloidal anhydrous silica, croscarmellose sodium, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, stearic acid, maize starch, hypromellose, talc, macrogol 400 and titanium dioxide (E171).
Always check the current packaging and Patient Information Leaflet for the latest ingredient information.
Patient Information Leaflet
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Suitable For
Suitable for adults and adolescents over 12 years of age requiring short-term treatment of muscular pain, backache, dental pain and period pain (dysmenorrhoea).
Pack Information
- Product: Brupro MAX 400mg
- Pack size: 24 tablets
- Active ingredient: Ibuprofen
- Strength: 400mg per tablet
- Dosage form: Film-coated tablet (white, oblong, biconvex with score notch on both sides)
- Product type: NSAID / analgesic / anti-inflammatory
- Suitable age: Over 12 years
- Maximum daily dose: 1200mg (3 tablets)
- Legal status: Non-prescription, pharmacy-only medicine
- Irish licence: PA0074/067/002
- Marketing Authorisation Holder: Rowa Pharmaceuticals Limited, Bantry, Co. Cork, Ireland
Warnings
- Do not exceed 3 tablets (1200mg) in 24 hours. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration necessary.
- Do not take if you are allergic to ibuprofen, aspirin, other NSAIDs or any of the ingredients, or if you have experienced an allergic reaction (asthma, wheezing, swelling or hives) after taking these medicines.
- Do not use if you have or have had recurrent stomach ulcers, gastrointestinal bleeding or perforation associated with NSAID treatment.
- Check with a healthcare professional before use if you have conditions affecting the stomach or bowel, kidneys, liver or heart, have asthma, high blood pressure, blood-clotting problems or are taking other medicines.
- Can interact with anticoagulants, aspirin, other NSAIDs, corticosteroids, certain antidepressants, blood-pressure medicines, diuretics, lithium and methotrexate.
- Do not use during the last 3 months of pregnancy. Seek appropriate medical advice regarding use earlier in pregnancy.
- Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
Always read the current Patient Information Leaflet and product packaging before use.