For over fifty years, Nurofen has been helping families manage pain and fever, based on a recognized active ingredient: ibuprofen. Ibuprofen belongs to the class of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), an effective therapeutic group for pain, fever and inflammation. Used as a short-term treatment, it works quickly to relieve discomfort, from as early as age 6 (from 20 kg).
As an NSAID,ibuprofen inhibits the synthesis of prostaglandins, the molecules involved in the inflammatory response, thereby reducing the sensation of pain while controlling the rise in temperature. However, its use is contraindicated in cases of suspected Covid-19, pregnancy or in association with other NSAIDs, including aspirin. It is imperative to follow your healthcare professional's recommendations to adapt dosage to your weight and age, and to use the minimum effective dose for the shortest possible duration.
The story of Nurofen began in the post-war years, at the British laboratory Boots Healthcare. At the time, pain management relied mainly on substances with poor selectivity and numerous side effects. Dr. Stuart Adams and his team decided to take up a major challenge: to develop a molecule that would be both effective and better tolerated. This initial research laid the foundations for the discovery of ibuprofen, a molecule that would soon become an icon in the field of analgesics.
After a decade of intensive research, ibuprofen was born in 1961. Right from the start, this new molecule demonstrated a remarkable ability to reduce pain, fever and inflammation, with a tolerance superior to that of existing treatments, notably phenylbutazone. Its therapeutic potential was quickly recognized, paving the way for a new class of pain relief drugs.
In 1969, ibuprofen received its first marketing authorization in the UK, initially reserved for hospital use. Its efficacy against chronic inflammatory rheumatism and other joint pains was to arouse growing interest among the medical profession. The extension of its indication to the treatment of common aches and pains gradually brought the product to the general public.
Over the years, Nurofen has been available in a range of presentations to suit all ages (except infants) and all types of everyday pain: headaches, flu-like symptoms, dental pain, menstrual pain, aches and pains, sprains and bruises. The orodispersible format makes it easier for teenagers to take, while medicated plasters provide targeted relief for localized pain.
Today, Nurofen is marketed in over 90 countries and is one of the most highly recommended brands for the management of moderate pain. Its reputation is based not only on its clinically proven efficacy, but also on the laboratory's constant commitment to adapting its formulations to meet requirements for safety, ease of use and therapeutic precision.
Nurofen embodies a therapeutic philosophy focused on quality, safety andaccessibility. Each product is designed according to rigorous manufacturing standards, in compliance with European recommendations. The laboratory also places great emphasis onpatient information, providing detailed leaflets and recommending medical or pharmaceutical consultation before use.
The Nurofen range offers several ibuprofen 200 mg-based pharmaceutical specialties, adapted to different clinical situations. Here are the main products available in pharmacies:
Whether for acute pain or temporary fever, Nurofen stands out for its ability to deliver a rapid therapeutic response, with a recognized safety profile. Thanks to a variety of formulations, users can adapt their treatment to their age, weight and the nature of their symptoms. The wide range of presentations (coated tablets, orodispersible tablets, plasters) reflects a constant desire to innovate in terms of ease of use and safety.
By choosing Nurofen, you are opting for a brand that combines scientific rigor, clinically proven efficacy and adaptability to the diversity of everyday aches and pains. Nurofen doesn't just mask pain: it acts at source, reducing the inflammatory mechanisms responsible for discomfort. This targeted approach makes Nurofen a benchmark in the fight against mild to moderate pain.
