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Ibuprofen
Essential medicine status
Section:
2. Medicines for pain and palliative care 2.1. Non-opioids and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (NSAIMs)
ATC codes: M01AE01
EMLc
Indication
Pain ICD11 code: ML0Z
INN
Ibuprofen
Medicine type
Chemical agent
List type
Core
Formulations
Oral > Liquid: 200 mg per 5 mL ; 100 mg per 5 mL (EMLc)
Oral > Solid > tablet: 200 mg ; 400 mg ; 600 mg
EML status history
First added in 1977 (TRS 615)
Changed in 1979 (TRS 641)
Changed in 1995 (TRS 867)
Changed in 2003 (TRS 920)
Changed in 2007 (TRS 950)
Changed in 2011 (TRS 965)
Changed in 2013 (TRS 985)
Changed in 2023 (TRS 1049)
Sex
All
Age
Also recommended for children
Age restriction
> 3 months
Therapeutic alternatives
The recommendation is for this specific medicine
Patent information
Patents have expired in most jurisdictions
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Summary of evidence and Expert Committee recommendations
Following the review of the age-appropriateness of formulations on the EMLc, the Expert Committee recommended the addition of ibuprofen oral liquid 100 mg/5 mL to the EMLc.