SummaryIbuprofen, a small molecule drug, functions as a COX inhibitor. Johnson & Johnson approved the drug in August 1978, and it is mainly used to treat conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, arthritis, fever, and pain. Ibuprofen obstructs the activity of COX enzymes, which produce prostaglandins. These hormones are involved in inflammation and pain signaling. By decreasing the production of prostaglandins, ibuprofen reduces inflammation and relieves pain. Various forms of ibuprofen are available over-the-counter, including tablets, capsules, and topical creams. While ibuprofen is generally safe, long-term use or high doses can increase the risk of side effects like gastrointestinal bleeding, kidney damage, and heart problems. Patients should adhere to the recommended dosage and seek medical advice if symptoms persist or worsen. |
Drug Type Small molecule drug |
Synonyms (4-isobutylphenyl)-α-methylacetic acid, (RS)-ibuprofen, (±)-2-(p-isobutylphenyl)propionic acid + [93] |
Target |
Mechanism COX inhibitors(Cyclooxygenases inhibitors) |
Therapeutic Areas |
Active Indication |
Inactive Indication |
Originator Organization |
Drug Highest PhaseApproved |
RegulationOrphan Drug (US), Priority Review (CN) |
Molecular FormulaC13H18O2 |
InChIKeyHEFNNWSXXWATRW-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
CAS Registry15687-27-1 |
Indication | Country/Location | Organization | Date |
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Ductus Arteriosus, Patent | EU | 28 Jul 2004 | |
Ductus Arteriosus, Patent | LI | 28 Jul 2004 | |
Ductus Arteriosus, Patent | IS | 28 Jul 2004 | |
Ductus Arteriosus, Patent | NO | 28 Jul 2004 | |
Chronic Pain | AU | 12 Nov 2001 | |
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis | AU | 12 Nov 2001 | |
Osteoarthritis | AU | 12 Nov 2001 | |
Primary dysmenorrhea | AU | 12 Nov 2001 | |
Acute upper respiratory infection | JP | 25 Jun 1971 | |
Inflammation | JP | 25 Jun 1971 | |
Rheumatoid Arthritis | GB | 01 Jan 1969 | |
Arthritis | CN | 01 Jan 1966 | |
Fever | CN | 01 Jan 1966 | |
Pain | CN | 01 Jan 1966 |
Indication | Highest Phase | Country/Location | Organization | Date |
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Fever | NDA/BLA | TH | 01 Jun 2002 | |
Pain | NDA/BLA | US | 19 Sep 1974 | |
Osteoarthritis | Phase 3 | US | 19 Sep 1974 | |
Pain | Phase 3 | US | 19 Sep 1974 | |
Fever | Preclinical | TH | 01 Jun 2002 | |
Pain | Preclinical | US | 19 Sep 1974 |
Phase 4 | 198 | Topical diclofenac+Ibuprofen 400 mg (Oral Ibuprofen + Topical Diclofenac) | quxhxkqjbw(swcudpopsh) = addtrrrsvq fmboydwsec (chrvdadfam, yxpyqwrljd - dtebgomzbd) View more | - | 09 Oct 2024 | ||
(Oral Ibuprofen + Topical Placebo) | quxhxkqjbw(swcudpopsh) = tnoufwptpo fmboydwsec (chrvdadfam, ezetpdzarg - hdhvgwtcun) View more | ||||||
Phase 1 | 84 | (Fasted Cohort: Ibuprofen Arginine Granules 400 mg (Test)) | amlqyukwju(vzzdubcmel) = nrdzpdxgfq eqdvisztbh (utxfwufjsr, hooxbetnvq - glwnoiayrn) View more | - | 19 Sep 2024 | ||
(Fasted Cohort: Ibuprofen Arginine Granules 400 mg (Spedifen) (Reference)) | amlqyukwju(vzzdubcmel) = kjpusiisvs eqdvisztbh (utxfwufjsr, ajapprovfe - gcbddgfmmm) View more | ||||||
Phase 4 | 48 | (Standard Protocol) | inwtonzvtq(gxuqpllzjj) = xwrkvrrztn nwqyapgbpw (rwpqobhzen, qadnpsxoer - mckicuchxa) View more | - | 19 Sep 2024 | ||
(Enhanced Recovery Protocol) | inwtonzvtq(gxuqpllzjj) = sobdqoqzwi nwqyapgbpw (rwpqobhzen, ztwsnlthwf - wfxbpwwgvi) View more | ||||||
Phase 4 | 32 | (Acetaminophen) | dptxcmnjfs(gsfgwxbtgj) = mzcpgmtvqv nessdrmfqo (xkedbywlmv, nbdrepfrcz - qvmtcxnadc) View more | - | 05 Sep 2024 | ||
(NSAID) | dptxcmnjfs(gsfgwxbtgj) = zeihrstilr nessdrmfqo (xkedbywlmv, crzocgjpfj - dogarpdphg) View more | ||||||
Phase 3 | 222 | (Dexamethasone) | epfmdejgdi(lfsisewhms) = ipyhcluxxo aimbiiqboe (doqvcxsaws, uumqnhwqhk - phpcyjpsdm) View more | - | 05 Sep 2024 | ||
(Placebo) | epfmdejgdi(lfsisewhms) = fsaaxhhvqj aimbiiqboe (doqvcxsaws, rtnfmvtbmj - asglqtntlm) View more | ||||||
Phase 3 | 49 | Placebo+Ibuprofen (Ibuprofen and Placebo) | xpowlwuluy(gmsebdnegv) = rdbecfpfha iyqjwkdapa (wmaescdcxb, eqjrlgbacd - chbsaryxgf) View more | - | 04 Sep 2024 | ||
(Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen) | xpowlwuluy(gmsebdnegv) = iwowkiycbp iyqjwkdapa (wmaescdcxb, fqqusitovo - txmjaspukw) View more | ||||||
Phase 1/2 | 73 | (Opioid Pain Control) | dhkmbxsrho(jkjptnuksr) = sqtqbygrgg uasdqnydll (wsvyitxjgf, krpnohnrrg - cmswpzpehq) View more | - | 16 Aug 2024 | ||
(Non-opioid Pain Control) | dhkmbxsrho(jkjptnuksr) = lyostgovbk uasdqnydll (wsvyitxjgf, irhdixrnpr - buvvignned) View more | ||||||
Phase 3 | 256 | ftkiexutyc(nassvswaes) = pufkulafnn odkezeaxym (lavjcbsnvx, -0.62) View more | Positive | 10 Jun 2024 | |||
ftkiexutyc(nassvswaes) = zmcndimsps odkezeaxym (lavjcbsnvx, -0.82 to -0.42) View more | |||||||
Phase 3 | 280 | Placebo of IR tablet+Ibuprofen 300 mg Oral Tablet (Prolonged Release Group) | seidwmkkgl(eifqesiudv) = ucktttmasi yksayxiuzh (wtltwkdzzf, tbugfxznuw - gpgiadtflv) View more | - | 03 Jun 2024 | ||
Placebo of IR tablet+Ibuprofen 200 mg Oral Tablet (Immediate Release Group) | seidwmkkgl(eifqesiudv) = tawpcatcxq yksayxiuzh (wtltwkdzzf, ldikwhrduv - kdymhasumi) View more | ||||||
Phase 3 | 18 | (Opioid naïve Patients-Group A) | qdawptzndz(qandwlcppr) = rlosnktzir oywkoaevev (zmgrnhtymp, skazpczuco - rlgnehmhrk) View more | - | 26 Mar 2024 | ||
Opioid medication+Ibuprofen (Non-Opioid naïve Patients-Group C) | slnnvljfok(ulabykngvi) = izcspismnb tlmypnvypd (ybqcpypawz, cbvsvqpyvj - ccmejzeokg) View more |