Brufadol is a preparation of Ibuprofen which is the active enantiomer of racemic ibuprofen. Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti inflammatory drug which blocks the production of prostaglandins and is therefore effective in reducing inflammation and pain.

Brufadolis indicated for-
Pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis & other musculoskeletal disorders
Mild to moderate pain and inflammation including dysmenorrhoea, dental pain Pyrexia of unknown origin Headache

The usual dose is 600 to 900 mg daily in up to 3 divided doses; increased if necessary to maximum 1200 mg daily (900 mg daily for dysmenorrhoea); maximum single dose 400 mg (300 mg for dysmenorrhoea).

No clinical data during pregnancies is available. Ibuprofen is slightly excreted in human milk. Breast-feeding is possible with low dose and for short period of treatment.

Ibuprofen should be used with caution in patients with active and suspected gastrointestinal bleeding and bronchial asthma. In heart failure, hypertension, renal or hepatic disease, especially during concomitant diuretic treatment, the risk of fluid retention and deterioration in renal function should be taken into account. In case of elderly patient Ibuprofen should be started with lower dose. In case of hepatic and renal dysfunction it should be started with lower dose. It should not be used in patient with severe hepatic and renal dysfunction.

The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. Besides these fatigue, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, vertigo, rash, peripheral odema may also occur. Bleeding time may be prolonged.

Drug interactions is noticed with concomitant use of anticoagulant, methotrexate, lithium, corticosteroids, phenytoin, thiazides and thiazide related substances, other NSAIDs and salicylates, digoxin, ciclosporin, tacrolimus, beta blockers and ACE inhibitors.Contraindications
Ibuprofen is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any ingredient of this preparation or individuals with acute rhinitis, nasal polyps, urticaria or angioneurotic oedema, gastrointestinal ulcer or bleeding.

Ibuprofen has a low acute toxicity and patients have survived after single dose as high as 54 g of racemic ibuprofen. Mild symptoms are most common including abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, lethargy, drowsiness, headache, titinus, nystagmus and ataxia. The onset of symptoms usually occurs within 4 hours. Treatment is symptomatic and there is no specific antidote.

Store in a cool dry place. Protect from light.

BrufadoTablet: Light pink colored, oblong shaped, coated tablet. Each tablet contains Ibuprofen INN 400 mg.

Brufado tablet: Carton of 100 tablets Alu-PVC blister.