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Ibuprofen (ibuprofen capsule)

nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Last updated: June 18, 2026

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Ibuprofen is the brand name for ibuprofen capsule, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. According to the FDA-approved label, temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: headache toothache backache menstrual cramps the common cold muscular aches minor pain of arthritis temporarily reduces fever. FAERS contains 195,024 submissions naming this drug from 1998 through 2026; the top three reactions cited are drug ineffective, pain, and fatigue.

Most-Reported Reactions

Counts of the reactions most often cited in FAERS submissions that named Ibuprofen. Inclusion here does not establish causation - submitters describe what was observed, not what was confirmed. One submission can list several reactions, so the totals exceed the report count.

Patient Demographics

Patient sex and age across the FAERS submissions that named Ibuprofen. Percentages here are computed only from submissions where these fields were filled in - many leave them blank.

By Sex

By Age Group

Severity Outcomes

Severity flags recorded across the 195,024 FAERS submissions that named Ibuprofen. Each bar shows the count of those reports carrying that flag. A single case can carry more than one (a hospitalization that became life-threatening, for example), so these bars are independent rates - they don't sum to 100%. Inclusion of a case under any flag does not establish that the drug caused the outcome.

Submissions Per Quarter

Quarterly count of FAERS submissions that named Ibuprofen. Ups and downs on this chart can track prescribing volume, news cycles, or shifts in how reports get filed, rather than the drug becoming safer or more dangerous.

From the FDA-Approved Label

Excerpts from the official FDA-approved prescribing information for Ibuprofen. This is the authoritative source on indications, warnings, and known adverse reactions.

Indications

temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: headache toothache backache menstrual cramps the common cold muscular aches minor pain of arthritis temporarily reduces fever

Warnings

Allergy alert: Ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin. Symptoms may include: hives facial swelling asthma (wheezing) shock skin reddening rash blisters If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away. Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you are age 60 or older have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs [aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others] have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product take more or for a longer time than directed Heart attack and stroke warning: NSAIDs, except aspirin, increase the risk of heart attack, heart failure, and stroke. These can be be fatal. The risk is higher if you use more than directed or for longer than directed.

FDA label effective date: 2024-06-12

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