Ibuprofen 400mg - 24 Tablets

Ibuprofen 400mg Tablets for Effective Pain Relief

You can rely on these tablets to provide relief from various types of pain and inflammation. Each tablet contains 400mg of ibuprofen, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that works by reducing the production of prostaglandins in your body. These substances are responsible for causing pain, inflammation, and fever.

The 24-tablet pack provides you with a convenient supply for managing acute pain episodes. You'll find these tablets particularly useful for headaches, dental pain, period pain, muscular aches, and minor injuries. The higher strength formulation means you may need fewer tablets compared to lower-dose alternatives.

How Ibuprofen Works in Your Body

When you take these tablets, the active ingredient blocks specific enzymes called cyclooxygenases (COX-1 and COX-2). These enzymes are responsible for producing prostaglandins, which cause inflammation, pain, and fever at injury sites. By inhibiting these enzymes, ibuprofen reduces swelling, alleviates pain, and can lower elevated body temperature.

You'll typically notice the effects within 30 to 60 minutes of taking a tablet. The anti-inflammatory action helps reduce swelling around injured tissues, whilst the analgesic properties directly target pain signals. This dual action makes ibuprofen particularly effective for conditions involving both pain and inflammation, such as sprains or ibuprofen 400mg tablets for sports injuries.

Who Can Benefit from These Tablets

These tablets are suitable for adults and children over 12 years who need effective pain relief. You might find them particularly helpful if you experience regular headaches, suffer from arthritis, or need relief from period pain. They're also useful for managing pain following dental procedures or minor surgical interventions.

The tablets are appropriate for you if you need:

• Relief from moderate to severe headaches and migraines
• Management of muscular and joint pain
• Reduction of fever associated with cold or flu symptoms
• Pain relief following dental treatment or minor injuries

However, you should avoid these tablets if you have a history of stomach ulcers, severe heart, liver, or kidney problems, or if you're allergic to ibuprofen or other NSAIDs. If you're exploring different options for managing discomfort, you might also consider browsing our pain relief collection for alternative treatments.

Why Choose This Strength for Your Pain Management

The 400mg strength offers you a balance between effectiveness and safety for most pain conditions. This dosage provides sufficient anti-inflammatory action for moderate pain whilst remaining within safe limits for most adults. You'll find this strength particularly useful when lower-dose preparations haven't provided adequate relief.

Each tablet is formulated to ensure consistent absorption and reliable pain relief. The coating helps protect your stomach lining during the initial stages of digestion, though you should still take them with food to minimise potential gastric irritation.

Storage and Shelf Life Considerations

You should store these tablets in a cool, dry place below 25°C, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep them in their original packaging to protect from light and maintain their effectiveness. The tablets have a shelf life of several years when stored correctly, but you should always check the expiry date before use.

Ensure you keep these tablets out of reach of children and never share them with others, as individual medical circumstances vary. If you have any unused tablets after your treatment course, you can return them to any pharmacy for safe disposal.

This product is a medicine. Speak to your doctor or pharmacist before using if you have an underlying medical condition or are taking other medicines.