Ibuprofen 400mg Tablets
£5.99
Ibuprofen 400mg tablets for pain, fever and inflammation. Take one tablet three times a day with food. Short-term use. £5.99 for 84 tablets. Pharmacist review required.
- Pharmacist clinical review before supply
- UK pricing shown by pack size
- Discreet delivery options available
Introduction
About ibuprofen 400mg tablets
Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicine (NSAID) used to relieve pain, fever and inflammation. It is widely used for back pain, period pain, toothache, cold and flu symptoms, and arthritic pain.
This pack contains 84 tablets of 400mg. Take one tablet three times a day with food. Short-term use only. Treatment is only supplied after a UK-registered clinician reviews your consultation.
- 84 tablets — £5.99
Benefits
Why people consider ibuprofen 400mg
Ibuprofen can ease pain and inflammation when taken correctly with food. A clinician still decides whether an NSAID is safe for you.
Pain, fever and inflammation
An NSAID used for many common aches, including back pain, period pain, toothache and cold or flu symptoms.
Taken with food
Taking with food or milk helps reduce gastric side effects.
Starts working in 20–30 minutes
Oral tablets often begin to help within about 20 to 30 minutes.
Clear pack pricing
84 tablets with a guide price of £5.99.
Eligibility
Who ibuprofen may be for
Ibuprofen is not suitable for everyone. Stomach, kidney, heart and asthma history all matter. A clinician reviews safety before supply.
May be suitable if
- You need short-term relief for pain or inflammation
- You can take one 400mg tablet three times a day with food
- You will read the patient information leaflet and stay within the licensed dose
- You have answered the consultation questions truthfully
May not be suitable if
- You have an active stomach ulcer, severe kidney disease, or a condition a clinician considers unsafe with NSAIDs
- You are allergic to ibuprofen, aspirin or other NSAIDs
- You already take other NSAIDs and cannot avoid stacking them
- You need urgent care for black stools, severe stomach pain, chest pain or breathlessness
A clinician decides whether treatment is appropriate. Completing a consultation does not guarantee a prescription.
How it works
How ibuprofen works
Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It reduces chemicals that drive pain, fever and inflammation. Oral tablets often start to work in 20 to 30 minutes. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest time.
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Online consultation
Tell us about your pain, what you have already tried, other medicines and any stomach, kidney or liver history.
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Clinical review
A UK-registered clinician checks whether a simple painkiller is appropriate and safe for you.
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If suitable, we dispense
Approved treatment is dispensed by our pharmacy and delivered discreetly, with clear directions for use.
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Take it as directed
Stay within the licensed dose. Read the patient information leaflet before first use.
Using treatment
How to take ibuprofen 400mg tablets
Take one tablet three times a day with food or a drink of milk. This helps reduce gastric side effects. Short-term use only. Follow the patient information leaflet.
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Take one tablet three times a day
Space doses evenly across the day unless your label says otherwise.
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Always take with food or milk
This helps reduce stomach irritation and indigestion.
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Keep it short-term
Do not use for longer than advised without clinical review.
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Stop and seek help for warning signs
Black stools, severe stomach pain, vomiting blood, chest pain or sudden breathlessness need urgent care.
Safety
Safety information
Ibuprofen can irritate the stomach and, in some people, affect the kidneys or increase cardiovascular risk. Tell your clinician about ulcers, asthma, heart disease, kidney problems and other medicines.
Do not combine with other NSAIDs. Short-term use only unless a clinician advises otherwise.
- Take with food or milk.
- One 400mg tablet three times a day unless your label says differently.
- Short-term use only.
- Read the patient information leaflet and answer consultation questions truthfully.
Side effects
Possible side effects
Common side effects include headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, wind and indigestion. Your leaflet lists the full profile.
- Headache or dizziness Rest if needed. Seek advice if symptoms are severe.
- Nausea or vomiting Taking with food or milk can help. Contact us if you cannot keep doses down.
- Wind or indigestion Common gastric effects. Always take with food or milk to reduce stomach irritation.
Always read the ibuprofen patient information leaflet. This page is general information for UK patients and is not a substitute for personalised clinical advice.
Common questions
Ibuprofen 400mg FAQs
Common questions about this NSAID painkiller. A clinician still decides what is right for you.
What is ibuprofen?
Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicine used to relieve pain, fever and inflammation, including back pain, period pain, toothache and cold or flu symptoms.
How do I take ibuprofen 400mg?
Take one tablet three times a day with food or milk. Short-term use only. Follow your label and leaflet.
How long does it take to work?
Oral tablets often start to help within about 20 to 30 minutes.
How much does this pack cost?
The current private guide price is £5.99 for 84 tablets. You only pay if treatment is approved.
Why must I take it with food?
Food or milk helps reduce gastric side effects such as indigestion and stomach irritation.
Will I definitely get this medicine?
No. Supply depends on eligibility, safety and clinical judgement. Completing a consultation does not guarantee a prescription.
How is delivery handled?
If a prescription is issued, our pharmacy dispenses the medicine and sends it to your UK address in plain packaging. You receive tracking details once the order has been dispatched.
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