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Ibuprofen

TL;DR

something.

An NSAID.

Versus Paracetamol

Ibuprofen is a more appropriate pain killer, compared to paracetamol, for;

- Urinary tract infections (UTIs)

Snake Oils

A number of products use ibuprofen as a main ingredient but make claims the product targets or resolves particular types of pain, usually at a significantly higher cost compared to a generic.

  • Feminax - sold at nine times the cost of a generic 16 pack of ibuprofen when we checked, in the UK, in January 2025

Age Restrictions

Do not give ibuprofen to a child who is under 3 months, weighs under 5kg, has chickenpox or is dehydrated.1

Do not alternate ibuprofen and paracetamol, unless a health professional such as a doctor or nurse tells you to.1

Further Reading

References

  1. High temperature (fever) in children - retrieved 2025-09-19 ↩↩