Nurofen tablets are cheaper. What are the analogues of Nurofen

Called one of the most popular medicines for pain and fever. Such a remedy is in demand among adults and is often prescribed to children due to the wide variety of its dosage forms.

However, in some situations, the use of Nurofen is impossible, for example, it was not at hand, and the child's temperature is already above +39 degrees and there is no time to run to the pharmacy. Or, after the first use of the drug, the baby has an allergic rash.

In addition, to many mothers, the price of Nurofen seems overpriced, which is why they are looking for an equally effective, but more affordable medicine. And therefore, parents should know what other drugs can replace Nurofen in the treatment of a child of different ages.

Release form and composition

The drug comes in several forms, but in each of them the main ingredient is ibuprofen. In pharmacies you can find this Nurofen:

• In suspension.This sweet strawberry or orange medicine can be given to babies from 3 months of age. It is dispensed with a measuring syringe, which is sold with a bottle of suspension with a capacity of 100, 150 or 200 ml. From 5 ml of this medication, a small patient receives 100 mg of ibuprofen. In addition, the preparation includes glycerol, maltitol syrup, flavoring, gum and other auxiliary ingredients, but there is no sugar or artificial coloring additives in such a suspension.
• In the form of rectal suppositories. These small white suppositories contain 60 mg of ibuprofen, and of the additional ingredients they contain only solid fats. This makes this form of Nurofen the most preferred for infants and children with allergies. It can be used from 3 months to 2 years of age. 10 candles are sold in one pack.
• In tablet form.Such Nurofen is produced in several versions - ordinary tablets of 200 mg (especially for children they are sold in orange packs of 8 pieces), Forte (the dosage is doubled in it), Express Neo tablets (they act faster due to the special form of ibuprofen) , drugs Long, Multisymptom and Plus (they add another active ingredient to ibuprofen). Nurofen tablets containing 200 mg of ibuprofen in each tablet are approved from the age of six. All other types of pills are prescribed only from the age of 12.

In addition, Nurofen is available in capsules prescribed by pediatricians for patients over 12 years old. There is also a medicine in the form of a gel, but it is not used in children under 14 years of age.

How does it work?

Ibuprofen has been noted to be able to influence the production of prostaglandins by inhibiting enzymes called cyclooxygenases. Since it is prostaglandins that are the main substances that support the inflammatory response, cause an increase in temperature and participate in the formation of pain signals, taking any form of Nurofen affects all these effects. The drug helps to eliminate or reduce pain and reduce high temperatureand also contributes to more quick release from inflammation.

When is it used in children?

The most common reason give the child Nurofen is a fever. The medication is prescribed for children with influenza, scarlet fever, sore throat, otitis media, SARS and other diseases in which a rise in temperature occurs. In addition, the drug is in demand in case of a temperature reaction due to vaccination.

No less frequent reason for using Nurofen in childhood is an pain syndrome. The drug helps out with painful teething, injuries, headaches and so on. Moreover, its effect is more pronounced if painful sensations appeared due to the inflammatory process.

When is it contraindicated?

Nurofen is not prescribed to a child:

• At the age of up to 3 months (in the form of a suspension and suppositories) or up to 6 years (in the form of 200 mg tablets).
• With pathologies of the digestive tract, in which there is inflammation or ulceration of the wall.
• With severe kidney disease.
• With severe liver damage.
• With disorders of the blood coagulation system.
• FROM high level potassium in the blood.
• With cerebral or other bleeding.
• With intolerance to any component of the selected form of Nurofen.

Suppositories are contraindicated in proctitis, and tablets are not given to babies with hereditary pathologies of carbohydrate absorption. In addition, there are quite a few diseases in which Nurofen should be given with caution, for example, bronchial asthma or anemia.

Analogues with the same active ingredient

Most often, instead of Nurofen, they acquire a similar form of Ibuprofen, since such a medicine is cheaper. It is available in the form of suppositories, ointments, suspensions, capsules, gel and tablets, so it is very easy to choose the most suitable analogue.

Indications, age restrictions, list of contraindications, compatibility with other agents, possible side effects and other features of the use of Ibuprofen and Nurofen are the same. The difference in these drugs is this is the lower cost of ibuprofen and other auxiliary substances in the composition of preparations.

Other products, the main ingredient of which is also ibuprofen, are:

• Suspension Ibuprofen-Akrikhin.
• Deblock coated tablets.
• Gel and cream Dolgit.
• Faspik coated granules and tablets.
• Coated tablets Mig 200 and Mig 400.
• Effervescent tablets and film-coated tablets Ibuprofen-Hemofarm.
• Suspension Maxikold for children.

The doctor may prescribe any of these drugs, such as a replacement for Nurofen, choosing the appropriate form and dosage. For example, the smallest patients are usually prescribed Maxicold or Ibuprofen in suspension, and Mig 400 and Faspik tablets are suitable for treating patients over 12 years old, since one such tablet contains 400 mg of ibuprofen.

Analogs containing paracetamol

If for any reason it is impossible to use ibuprofen preparations in the treatment of a child, they are most often replaced by drugs based on paracetamol (anilides). It is these two groups of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs that doctors (including the well-known pediatrician Komarovsky) call the safest for children. And if the baby has pain or the body temperature rises, first of all, one of these drugs should be chosen.

Unlike Nurofen, these drugs are less harmful to the body of babies., therefore, in some forms, they can be used from 1 month. At the same time, they begin to act a little later and the duration therapeutic effect shorter than that of Nurofen (maximum up to 4 hours).

Children with fever or pain can be given:

• Perfalgan.
• Paracetamol-UBF.
• Paracetamol-Hemofarm, etc.

Such medicines are presented in different forms, among which there are rectal suppositories, and sweet syrup, and tablets with different dosages. It is better to choose a suitable option for replacing Nurofen with a doctor, since the pediatrician will not only advise the most adequate analogue, but also determine the dosage required for a particular patient.

For example, a baby at the age of 1 month with a fever may be recommended by the doctor Cefekon D in candles. At the same time, Efferalgan suppositories are allowed only from 3 months of age, since they contain more active ingredient, and Children's Panadol suppositories can only be used in babies older than 6 months.

Preparations containing both ibuprofen and paracetamol

In some cases, ibuprofen alone does not help a child with a high fever and has to alternate with paracetamol preparations. In such a situation, medications come to the rescue, in which ibuprofen is supplemented with paracetamol. Both of these substances are contained in Nurofen Multisymptom and Long tablets in different dosages. A replacement for such Nurofen can be:

• Ibuklin Junior. Such mint-fruit tablets are dissolved and given as a suspension to children over 3 years old.
• Next. These coated tablets are prescribed for children over 12 years of age.
• Brustan. This suspension is allowed from 2 years of age.

Since there are two active ingredients in these drugs at once, the risk side effects their use is higher, and there are more contraindications. For this reason, the use of such funds in a child with a fever or a baby with pain should be only after a medical consultation.

Other analogues

However, all such drugs in childhood are considered reserve drugs, that is, doctors prescribe them to children only in exceptional cases, more often preferring paracetamol or ibuprofen drugs. This is associated with great risk side effects on a growing body and age restrictions.

For this reason, it is unacceptable to give a child any of these medications without consulting a doctor.

Lytic mixture

This is the name of three drugs that are given together at a temperature dangerous for a child, especially if, against the background of fever, the baby's skin is pale, and the legs and arms are cool. Another name for the lytic mixture is "triad":

1. It includes antipyretic drug, which Analgin is often used, but it can be paracetamol and ibuprofen.
2. The second ingredient is antihistamine - most often Suprastin, but Diphenhydramine is often used. The purpose of such a drug is to reduce the risk allergic reaction and a calming effect.
3. The third component to help eliminate vasospasm of the skin - this is No-shpa or Papaverin. Lytic mixture can be given to children in tablets, but most often it is injected.

In this case, the injection should be given by a medical professional, since a child may develop a negative reaction to such an injection. It is very dangerous to inject children with "troicat" or to give its components in tablets without the consent of a doctor, therefore such actions of parents are unacceptable.

How to choose the right analogue of Nurofen

As already specified above, the selection of a drug to replace Nurofen should be discussed with a doctor. The pediatrician will assess the risks and take into account contraindications, and determine the correct dose, taking into account the age and body weight of the patient. It is also important to take into account the following nuances:

• Does the child have a tendency to allergies. Children with allergies are usually prescribed suppositories, and if a syrup or other form is prescribed, mothers should carefully read the list of auxiliary components.
• Does the little patient vomit. With such a pathological symptom, rectal suppositories will be the best option for an antipyretic agent.
• Does the child know how to swallow pills? If the patient is already 6 years of age but has difficulty swallowing solid medicine, a suspension or syrup is prescribed.
• What other medications does the baby take? To avoid increasing the risk of side effects, drug compatibility should be checked before starting treatment.
• What is the release date of the drug. Before giving any medicine to a child, be sure to check its expiration date and find the date of manufacture on the package.

Antipyretic drugs and pain relievers are very popular. Ibuprofen is included in most drugs with this effect. These funds are varied in release form - tablets, capsules, syrups, ointments. Nurofen analogs are quite difficult to select, due to the wide variety of forms and effectiveness of the effect. Generics have a similar effect, some and the main active ingredient.

For adults

Nurofen belongs to non-hormonal drugs that have anti-inflammatory and antipyretic effects. The main active ingredient is ibuprofen, a phenylpropionic acid derivative. It is prescribed for pains of various localization, to relieve inflammation and high fever.

The mechanism of action is to inhibit the synthesis of enzymes that mediate pain and inflammation. This happens in the peripheral system and lasts 8 hours.

Produced in different medical formsah - gelatin capsules, effervescent tablets, syrup, ointments. May contain different dosages (200 and 400 mg).

The variety of forms and effectiveness of the action make it very popular with patients. But the drug has many contraindications and side effects.

It is not recommended to take it for more than three days. Long-term use affects the state of health. There are various substitutes that have similar properties and can be used to relieve pain and fever.

1. Among the most common, Paracetamol can be used. What is better Nurofen or Paracetamol? He has much less indications for admission. It is used for different types pain and relieving fever.

The difference between Paracetamol is:

• the duration of action is much shorter;
• excluded from the group non-steroidal drugs for weak anti-inflammatory action;
• inferior to Nurofen in therapeutic action, weakly reduces temperature and pain;
• large doses lead to liver pathology.

Paracetamol is part of Nurofen Long as a second active ingredient. The dual composition acts on the body more effectively.

Gelatin capsules dissolve quickly and enter the bloodstream, starting their effect after 15 minutes. The dosage is very important. Paracetamol accumulates in the liver and can cause toxicity.

1. Another paracetamol-based product is Maxicold. These are powders for suspension preparation with different flavors. One dose contains 750 mg of active ingredient. Instructions for use recommend using for severe headache, toothache, high temperature for colds. You cannot drink more than 4 packets per day. May cause an allergic reaction. A child under 12 years old should not be drunk. This replacement has a lower cost.

3. The Indian drug Ibuklin has an analgesic effect. According to its characteristics, it is a combined agent with two active substances - ibuprofen plus paracetamol at a concentration (respectively) of 0.4 and 0.325 g.

It is used for moderate pain - neuralgia, myositis, sprains, migraines. Contraindicated in women during pregnancy and in children under 12 years of age. Cannot be taken for more than 5 days. The difference in action is small.

3. Which is better Nurofen or Ibuprofen? What is the difference between these medicines? What properties can be different? Both contain the main active ingredient - ibuprofen.

They are almost identical and have the same therapeutic effect. Ibuprofen is chosen more often because of its lower cost.

It has many contraindications and side effects. The time of admission without consequences for both drugs is limited to 4-5 days. Ibuprofen has fewer medicinal forms - tablets and suspensions.

List of Nurofen substitutes, manufacturers and price

Drug name	Composition	The country of manufacture	Price in rubles
Ibuprofen	ibuprofen	India, Russia	19-100
MOMENT	ibuprofen	Germany	17-145
Maxicold	paracetamol	Russia	145-212
Ibuklin	ibuprofen, paracetamol	Russia	97-150
Tsefekon D	paracetamol	Russia	49-77
Paracetamol	paracetamol	Russia	4-5
Eferalgan	paracetamol	France	from 130

Painkillers and antipyretic drugs in their composition contain two substances - ibuprofen or paracetamol. In some cases, they are used together. What analogue to replace Nurofen, the doctor will advise.

For children

Fever and fever often accompany various infectious pathologies that babies suffer from. Infant age especially dangerous. Temperature often rises during teething. The pediatrician prescribes a special gel and drug to relieve fever.

Most often they use Nurofen forte syrup or, for very small ones, rectal suppositories. According to Dr. Komarovsky, there are two active ingredients that are included in different preparations for relieving fever.

These are ibuprofen and paracetamol. It has been proven that drugs based on paracetamol are less effective, weakly relieve inflammation and fever.

• The most common baby remedy is Panadol syrup. It is based on the active ingredient - paracetamol. It differs in that it can be given from three months. Works for 2-3 hours.

The temperature drops slightly degrees, unlike Nurofen, where the effect of the drug lasts 6-8 hours. The cost of Panadol is much lower, it is produced in England. It is considered a softer action, has fewer contraindications and side effects.

• A Russian drug produced only in suppositories is Tsefekon D. If the effect of the drug is weak, Nurofen is prescribed. Can be used for babies. The active ingredient is paracetamol. Its action is significantly lower than its counterpart.

Among the variety of analgesic and antipyretic drugs, two groups of Nurofen analogs can be noted, which include different active substances.

All products that are given to young children should be used only as directed by a doctor. Many drugs are contraindicated and can cause side effects.

It should be remembered that the temperature must be removed if it rises above 38.5. The body makes antibodies on its own to protect itself from infection. By knocking down the temperature, we stop this process.

THE FORM PRICE Pills Nurofen - 160 rub. Gel Nurofen - 200 rub. Candles Nurofen - 216 rub. Suspension Nurofen - 154 rub.

ANALOGUES Recommended Less effective

This table is based on data collected from the resources of pharmaceutical companies that produce these drugs. Average prices for drugs with minimum dosagereleased from pharmacies in Russia in 2020. Why analogues are cheaper than Nurofen It takes a lot of time and money to make a chemical formula for a new drug, and tests are being conducted. The pharmaceutical company then buys the patent, then spends the money on advertising and puts it on the market. The manufacturer puts a high price on the drug in order to quickly recoup the investment. Other drugs are similar in composition, less well-known but time-tested remain much cheaper. Share your experience

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How to choose The recommended analogs from the table include preparations with the most suitable and similar content of the active substance used in Nurofen. For each of these drugs, average prices for the minimum retail dosage are shown, updated regularly to reflect market conditions. There are contraindications! Before changing this or that drug, consult your doctor. Observe the dosage prescribed by your doctor! The drugs cannot be used later than the date indicated on their packaging.

Let's start with the composition. Unlike nurofen, ibuklin contains two active substances: ibuprofen and paracetamol, with the first substance in common. Ibuklin refers to analgesics-antipyretics of combined action.

The list of indications and contraindications for both drugs is quite long, so it is impractical to compare each position separately. When selecting these funds, it is imperative to exclude all kinds of contraindications.

Ibuklin is shown only after twelve years of age, Nurofen has a baby form that allows taking the medicine literally from three months of life. Therefore, nurofen is a popular pediatric drug for infants, especially when vaccinated with fever. For this, the manufacturer has a suspension in its arsenal.

Both drugs exhibit analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic properties. Nurofen and ibuklin have high degree toxicity, as evidenced by a long list of contraindications and side effects, so the duration of their use is limited to short or symptomatic courses.

According to the therapeutic effect, ibuklin is more powerful, therefore, it is also limited to use in early childhood.

The price of ibuklin is 70 rubles cheaper, which is a big plus.

Nurofen or paracetamol - which is better?

Paracetamol belongs to pharmacological group anilides. The preparation contains one active ingredient - paracetamol, which exhibits analgesic and antipyretic properties.

Since 2000, paracetamol has been excluded from the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs due to its weak anti-inflammatory activity. Nurofen belongs to such funds to this day.

The indications for use of paracetamol are less than that of nurofen, they are as follows:

• pain syndrome in headache, muscle, dental, neurological and traumatic pain;
• menstrual pain.

The list of contraindications and side effects is also shorter because the drug has less toxicity, and this is its advantage over nurofen.

To relieve fever, paracetamol is used from the first days of children's life, nurofen not earlier than three months... In terms of the strength of the therapeutic effect, paracetamol is inferior to nurofen. It does not have a decent anti-inflammatory property, it weakly reduces fever and pain.

The choice of one of these remedies depends on clinical picture disease and age of patients.

The price of all forms of paracetamol is significantly cheaper than that of nurofen, which makes affordable drug for the general population.

Nurofen or Panadol - which is better?

Panadol is a structural analogue of paracetamol, so it makes no sense to compare Nurofen with Panadol. The only thing that needs to be noted is that the instructions for the use of Panadol in the form of a suspension provide recommendations for using the product from the age of three months.

The cost of Panadol is several times less than nurofen.

Ibuprofen or nurofen - which is better?

The preparations are structural analogs, i.e. their active ingredient is identical. The difference is in dosage forms and dosages. In its arsenal, nurofen has an extended form - nurofen retard and a combined agent - nurofen plus, supplemented with codeine.

The main producer of nurofen is Great Britain, ibuprofen is Russia. It is not surprising that the price of a domestic drug is lower, because money is saved on delivery and customs procedures.

By and large, expensive structural analogs are well-promoted brands. How often do patients have to overpay for an emblem and a beautiful box, and yet nearby, on the shelves of pharmacies, there is often a domestic analogue that is not inferior in its therapeutic effect.

Despite the cheapness of ibuprofen, some patients still buy Nurofen, believing that imported drugs are made of better quality in compliance with all the norms of the technological process.

The doctor will tell you which agent is better to choose - ibuprofen or nurofen. The main thing is to choose the correct form and dose individually. Therefore, you should not change nurofen to ibuprofen on your own, because there is a high probability of confusion in dosages.

Cefekon D or Nurofen - which is better?

The composition of the drugs is different. Cefekon D - the owner of paracetamol, nurofen - ibuprofen. Cefekon is available only in suppositories, the drug has no other forms. Cefekon does not exhibit anti-inflammatory activity, while it is high in Nurofen.

By therapeutic effect Nurofen is superior to cefecone. It works faster and longer (up to 8 hours). The indications for the drugs are similar, but Nurofen has a more diverse list of pathologies for which it will be needed.

Comparing dosages, differences are observed, therefore, only a doctor can select doses for both drugs.

Nurofen is produced in Great Britain, cefecon is produced in Russia. Hence the low price of cefekon, it is much less than that of nurofen.

Usually, if cefekon D is ineffective, nurofen is prescribed. The remedy is given a few hours after using cefekon D.

The advantage of cefekon is that candles can be used from the first month of a child's life., and nurofen is recommended only from three months. The advantage of nurofen is the presence of anti-inflammatory action, so the drug is often prescribed to eliminate pain.

What is better to choose is for the doctor to decide, especially if therapy with these drugs is needed for the smallest patients.

Conclusion

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like Nurofen have significant therapeutic effects. Television advertising forces many patients to use these drugs without consulting a doctor, and this is unacceptable.

Nurofen and its analogs have many contraindications and side effects, therefore, exceeding dosages and prolonged use of these funds contributes to the onset of the development of other unsafe pathologies.

Remember, the competent use of Nurofen analogs, as a rule, does not lead to unwanted reactions. Therefore, a doctor's consultation on the use of drugs is simply necessary, because it is difficult to understand all the intricacies of medical knowledge on your own. Choosing a product just because it is cheaper is unwise. Only strict adherence to the instructions and the doctor's experience will solve all problems with treatment, and, if necessary, with the selection of analogues. Be healthy!

The main active ingredient with antipyretic and analgesic properties is ibuprofen. The component is a derivative of phenylpropionic acid and can inhibit the formation of prostaglandins. The latter are responsible for the body's inflammatory response.

Is Nurofen an antibiotic or not? The drug does not contain antibacterial components and therefore does not belong to this category of medicines. At the same time, it is often prescribed in combination with drugs that inhibit the vital activity of pathogenic microorganisms.

As auxiliary components, substances such as maltitol syrup, glycerol, sodium chloride, citric acid, polysorbate 80, sodium citrate, colloidal silicon anhydride, sucrose, macrogol 6000, sodium croxometallose, titanium dioxide are used.

The drug is available in the form of a syrup, suspension, tablets, capsules, suppositories and gel for external use. This variety allows you to choose the most optimal shape medicines for treatment. For example, nursery "Nurofen" - temperature syrup is suitable for babies from three months. The medicine has a pleasant orange or strawberry flavor that a child will surely enjoy. 5 milligrams of the drug contains 100 or 200 milligrams of ibuprofen. The dosage is selected depending on the age of the baby.

The smallest patients are often prescribed antipyretic suppositories "Nurofen". Syrup or candles - which is better in this case? Many parents claim that candles start to act faster than other forms of medication and do not cause allergic reactions, because they do not contain flavors and flavorings. In addition, it can be very difficult for infants to give syrup, and suppositories are the only way to quickly reduce high fever.

For children from 6 years of age and adults, Nurofen tablets are prescribed, which contain 200 mg of active ingredient. An increased dose (400 mg) of the active ingredient has capsules marked “Forte” and “Ultracap”.

The drug comes in several forms, but in each of them the main ingredient is ibuprofen. In pharmacies you can find this Nurofen:

• In suspension. This sweet strawberry or orange medicine can be given to babies from 3 months of age. It is dispensed with a measuring syringe, which is sold with a bottle of suspension with a capacity of 100, 150 or 200 ml. From 5 ml of this medication, a small patient receives 100 mg of ibuprofen. In addition, the preparation includes glycerol, maltitol syrup, flavoring, gum and other auxiliary ingredients, however, there is no sugar or artificial coloring additives in such a suspension.
• In the form of rectal suppositories. These small white suppositories contain 60 mg of ibuprofen, and of the additional ingredients they contain only solid fats. This makes this form of Nurofen the most preferable for infants and children with allergies. It can be used from 3 months to 2 years of age. 10 candles are sold in one pack.
• In tablet form.Such Nurofen is produced in several versions - ordinary tablets of 200 mg (especially for children they are sold in orange packs of 8 pieces), Forte (the dosage is doubled in it), Express Neo tablets (they act faster because of the special form of ibuprofen) , drugs Long, Multisymptom and Plus (they add another active ingredient to ibuprofen). Nurofen tablets containing 200 mg of ibuprofen in each tablet are approved from the age of six. All other types of pills are prescribed only from the age of 12.

Nurofen or paracetamol - which is better?

Increased body temperature is a natural reaction human bodyaimed at activating immune system... This triggers the production of interferons and the fight against pathogens. Antipyretic drugs - antipyretics - help to reduce high temperatures to normal values.

“Nurofen” is a medication belonging to the category of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and is used as a symptomatic agent in the treatment of pathologies accompanied by an increase in body temperature and pain. The drug helps to quickly cope with unpleasant symptoms and does not cause side effects if the dosage and recommendations for the duration of use are observed. However, without the appointment of a specialist "Nurofen" instructions for use advises not to use.

Ibuprofen-based drugs have gained the greatest popularity among doctors and patients due to their fast and long-lasting effect. The tablets help to cope with pain caused by pathologies of the musculoskeletal system, diseases of the ENT organs, high fever, migraine. Most patients prefer to purchase advertised imported drugs, while domestic pharmaceutical companies offer cheap Nurofen analogues.

One of the most affordable in pricing is "Ibuprofen". The cost of the drug in tablets (50 pieces) is 35-50 rubles. A suspension designed for children can be purchased for 90-110 rubles. Also, the drug is available in the form rectal suppositories (about 70 rubles) and gel for external use (the cost ranges from 50-70 rubles per tube).

Paracetamol belongs to the pharmacological group of anilides. The preparation contains one active ingredient - paracetamol, which exhibits analgesic and antipyretic properties.

Since 2000, paracetamol has been excluded from the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs due to its weak anti-inflammatory activity. Nurofen belongs to such funds to this day.

The list of contraindications and side effects is also shorter because the drug has less toxicity, and this is its advantage over nurofen.

To relieve fever, paracetamol is used from the first days of a child's life, nurofen no earlier than three months. In terms of the strength of the therapeutic effect, paracetamol is inferior to nurofen. It does not have a decent anti-inflammatory property, it weakly reduces temperature and pain.

The choice of one of these agents depends on the clinical picture of the disease and the age of the patients.

The price of all forms of paracetamol is significantly cheaper than that of Nurofen, which makes the drug affordable for the general population.

The preparations are structural analogs, i.e. their active ingredient is identical. The difference is in dosage forms and dosages. In its arsenal, nurofen has an extended form - nurofen retard and a combined agent - nurofen plus, supplemented with codeine.

The main producer of nurofen is Great Britain, ibuprofen is Russia. It is not surprising that the price of a domestic drug is lower, because money is saved on delivery and customs procedures.

By and large, expensive structural analogs are well-promoted brands. How often do patients have to overpay for an emblem and a beautiful box, and yet nearby, on the shelves of pharmacies, there is often a domestic analogue that is not inferior in its therapeutic effect.

Despite the cheapness of ibuprofen, some patients still buy Nurofen, believing that imported drugs are made of better quality in compliance with all the norms of the technological process.

The doctor will tell you which agent is better to choose - ibuprofen or nurofen. The main thing is to choose the correct form and dose individually. Therefore, you should not change nurofen to ibuprofen on your own, because there is a high probability of confusion in dosages.

If for any reason it is impossible to use ibuprofen preparations in the treatment of a child, they are most often replaced by drugs based on paracetamol (anilides). It is these two groups of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs that doctors (including the well-known pediatrician Komarovsky) call the safest for children. And if the baby has pain or the body temperature rises, first of all, one of these drugs should be chosen.

Unlike Nurofen, these drugs are less harmful to the body of babies., therefore, in some forms, they can be used from 1 month. Moreover, they begin to act a little later and the duration of the therapeutic effect is shorter than that of Nurofen (up to a maximum of 4 hours).

Children with fever or pain can be given:

Such medicines are presented in different forms, among which there are rectal suppositories, and sweet syrup, and tablets with different dosages. It is better to choose a suitable option for replacing Nurofen with a doctor, since the pediatrician will not only advise the most adequate analogue, but also determine the dosage required for a particular patient.

For example, a baby at the age of 1 month with a fever may be recommended by the doctor Cefekon D in candles. At the same time, Efferalgan suppositories are allowed only from 3 months of age, since they contain more active ingredient, and Children's Panadol suppositories can only be used in babies older than 6 months.

In some cases, ibuprofen alone does not help a child with a high fever and has to alternate with paracetamol preparations. In such a situation, medications come to the rescue, in which ibuprofen is supplemented with paracetamol. Both of these substances are contained in Nurofen Multisymptom and Long tablets in different dosages. A replacement for such Nurofen can be:

• Ibuklin Junior. Such mint-fruit tablets are dissolved and given as a suspension to children over 3 years old.
• Next. These coated tablets are prescribed for children over 12 years of age.
• Brustan. This suspension is allowed from 2 years of age.

Since there are two active ingredients in these drugs at once, the risk of side effects from their use is higher, and there are more contraindications. For this reason, the use of such funds in a child with a fever or a baby with pain should be only after a medical consultation.

Ibuprofen is the most common Nurofen analogue, which is produced in tablets, gel, suspension and suppositories for rectal use. Is considered good remedy to reduce fever, also has analgesic properties and strong anti-inflammatory effects. The most popular are ibuprofen tablets. It is produced by Russian manufacturers.

Many do not understand how Nurofen differs from Ibuprofen, since they are very similar, people even call them synonyms, but there is still a difference, let's figure it out in more detail.

The main component in the medicine of this name is the substance of the same name. Each form of the drug Ibuprofen contains a certain amount, namely:

• Tablet - 200 mg
• Candle - 60 mg
• Suspension (100 ml) - 2 g
• Gel (1 g) - 50 mg

Also, for different forms of drug release, additional substances are used, such as various flavors, solid fat, purified water, oils, flavors and other components.

The following indicators are considered contraindications for the use of Ibuprofen:

• various inflammatory processes in the intestines;
• disturbances in blood circulation;
• kidney and liver diseases;
• pregnancy;
• diseases of the cardiovascular system;
• age over 60;

Unlike Nurofen for children, Ibuprofen is used for children under 6 years of age, but in certain doses, which can be found in the instructions for use.

It is also worth noting that the use of this drug can cause side effects in the form of disorders nervous system, increased pressure, digestive problems, urinary problems, shortness of breath, minor disturbances of the visual apparatus, an allergic reaction in the form of a rash and redness on the skin, as well as increased sweating.

Many mothers are interested in: "What is better Nurofen or Ibuprofen for children?" Reviews that are posted on various forums and sites indicate that the second is more effective drug for children, many argue that after using it, the child quickly calms down.

The main difference between Ibuprofen and Nurofen is that their price is radically different. The first option is much cheaper than the original, although it is not inferior in quality. Ibuprofen is one of the cheapest analogues of Nurofen, which is why it is so widespread. The average cost for 20 tablets is 15 rubles. Other forms of medication are slightly more expensive.

Paracetamol is one of the most common drugs in the Russian territory. As a rule, it is added to various medicines of a similar spectrum of action (cream, ointment, powder, in syrup), but it is also an independent medicine.

Paracetamol and preparations with its addition - good analogues Nurofen for children. The only thing that you need to accurately select the dosage so as not to harm the health of the baby.

This medicine works well for moderate pain of various kinds, and is also often used for colds and infectious diseasesas it effectively fights fever.

There are very few contraindications for use. It is forbidden to drink these pills for kidney and liver problems, anemia, alcoholism and in the first trimester of pregnancy.

Of the side effects, skin allergies can be observed in the form of rashes and red spots.

Paracetamol is the most cheap analog Nurofen. His average price - 5 rubles.

How does it work?

Ibuprofen has been noted to be able to influence the production of prostaglandins by inhibiting enzymes called cyclooxygenases. Since it is prostaglandins that are the main substances that support the inflammatory response, cause an increase in temperature and participate in the formation of pain signals, then taking any form of Nurofen affects all these effects. The drug helps to relieve or reduce pain and fever, and also helps to get rid of inflammation more quickly.

When is it used in children?

The most common reason for giving Nurofen to a child is fever. The medication is prescribed for children with influenza, scarlet fever, sore throat, otitis media, SARS and other diseases in which a rise in temperature occurs. In addition, the drug is in demand in case of a temperature reaction due to vaccination.

An equally common reason for using Nurofen in childhood is pain syndrome. The drug helps out with painful teething, injuries, headaches and so on. Moreover, its effect is more pronounced if painful sensations appeared due to the inflammatory process.

When is it contraindicated?

Nurofen is not prescribed to a child:

• At the age of up to 3 months (in the form of a suspension and suppositories) or up to 6 years (in the form of 200 mg tablets).
• With pathologies of the digestive tract, in which there is inflammation or ulceration of the wall.
• With severe kidney disease.
• With severe liver damage.
• With disorders of the blood coagulation system.
• With high levels of potassium in the blood.
• With cerebral or other bleeding.
• With intolerance to any component of the selected form of Nurofen.

When should you take?

The drug "Nurofen" has the same indications for the appointment, regardless of the form of release. The main task of the medication is to reduce high temperatures and relieve pain. According to instructions medicine appoint in the following cases:

• with ARVI and flu;
• toothache and headache;
• migraine;
• back pain on the background of sciatica, neuralgia;
• diseases of the ENT organs, accompanied by fever, fever;
• rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatism, spondyloarthritis, bursitis;
• gout;
• severe pain syndrome against the background of trauma of any etiology;
• painful periods.

Analogues with the same active ingredient

Most often, instead of Nurofen, they acquire a similar form of Ibuprofen, since such a medicine is cheaper. It is available in the form of suppositories, ointments, suspensions, capsules, gel and tablets, so it is very easy to choose the most suitable analogue.

Indications, age restrictions, list of contraindications, compatibility with other agents, possible side effects and other features of the use of Ibuprofen and Nurofen are the same. The difference in these drugs is this is the lower cost of ibuprofen and other auxiliary substances in the composition of preparations.

Other products, the main ingredient of which is also ibuprofen, are:

• Suspension Ibuprofen-Akrikhin.
• Deblock coated tablets.
• Gel and cream Dolgit.
• Faspik coated granules and tablets.
• Coated tablets Mig 200 and Mig 400.
• Effervescent tablets and film-coated tablets Ibuprofen-Hemofarm.
• Suspension Maxikold for children.

The doctor can prescribe any of these drugs, such as a replacement for Nurofen, choosing the appropriate form and dosage. For example, the smallest patients are usually prescribed Maxicold or Ibuprofen in suspension, and Mig 400 and Faspik tablets are suitable for treating patients over 12 years old, since one such tablet contains 400 mg of ibuprofen.

How to replace Nurofen?

Pharmaceutical manufacturers offer a variety of drugs that have antipyretic and analgesic properties. Nurofen's analogs containing the same active ingredient are called synonyms. These medicines include Ibuprofen, Bofen, Ibuprom, Ibufen, Dolgit, Deep Relief, Nortafen, Advil. It should be borne in mind that non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs have contraindications and can cause side effects.

Also popular are drugs based on nimesulide: "Nise", "Nimesil", "Nimulid", "Nimesulide". They are most often prescribed to adult patients, because the substance also belongs to the NSAID group and has a large list of side effects.

To more safe drugs first generation antipyretics include:

1. Efferalgan.
2. "Panadol".
3. "Dofalgan".
4. "Paracetamol".
5. Tylenol.

Paracetamol-based drugs can be used in pediatric practice to treat babies from the first days of life.

Panadol baby candles

What better helps to bring down the temperature - "Panadol" or "Nurofen"? Both drugs are available in the form of suppositories, suspensions and tablets. However, the active ingredient in Panadol is paracetamol, an antipyretic from the group of anilides. According to reviews, the substance has a less pronounced antipyretic effect.

Paracetamol-based analogues of Nurofen are considered the safest, because they do not have a negative effect on digestive tract and the nervous system.

The cost of the drug depends on the form of release. A suspension containing 120 mg of paracetamol in 5 ml will cost 90-110 rubles per 100 ml bottle. In the form of suppositories, the cost of the medicine ranges from 70-90 rubles. Soluble tablets (500 mg of paracetamol in each) can be purchased at pharmacies for 50-70 rubles.

The antipyretic agent "Panadol" has a weak anti-inflammatory effect and does not affect the synthesis of prostaglandins. It is prescribed for fever against the background of flu, colds and infectious pathologies. In cases of severe pain syndrome, it is better to use the drug "Nurofen".

The instructions for use indicate that "Panadol" is able to cope with fever and pain during teething in babies. For some patients, the medicine helps with headaches and migraines, neuralgia, algodismenorrhea.

Panadol is a structural analogue of paracetamol, so there is no point in comparing Nurofen with Panadol. The only thing that needs to be noted is that the instructions for using Panadol in the form of a suspension give recommendations for using the product from the age of three months.

The cost of Panadol is several times less than nurofen.

Other analogues

Among other medicines with the same therapeutic actionlike Nurofen, in the treatment of children can be used:

• Nimesulide preparations (Nise, Nimesil, Nimesulide, Nimulid, Nimika and others).
• Diclofenac sodium preparations (Voltaren, Diclofenac, Ortofen, Diclac, Naklofen, Diclobene and others).
• Analgin and preparations based on it.
• Medicines containing ketorolac (Ketanov, Dolak, Ketorolac, Ketorol and others).

Such funds have a very pronounced analgesic effect, therefore they are often prescribed for pain syndrome.

However, all such drugs in childhood are considered reserve drugs, that is, doctors prescribe them to children only in exceptional cases, more often preferring paracetamol or ibuprofen drugs. This is associated with a high risk of side effects on the growing body and age restrictions.

Is Nise effective?

Choosing Nise or Nurofen for treatment, many stop at the first drug. What is its peculiarity? First of all in active substance, which has a powerful analgesic and antipyretic effect. Nimesulide belongs to a new generation of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs that affect the production of prostaglandins and suppress inflammatory process, and at the same time not causing serious adverse reactions... The average cost of the drug is 190 rubles.

"Nise" is available in the form of tablets, suspension and gel for topical application... Most often, the drug is recommended for use for joint pain, myalgia, radiculitis, post-traumatic pain syndrome, tendon inflammation, lumbago, osteochondrosis. Effective remedy will turn out to be with a strong toothache, headache.

Quite often, the drug is prescribed for colds and infectious diseases, accompanied by fever and fever. Relief of the condition occurs within 20 minutes after using the medicine.

Nise is a common drug that is usually prescribed for joint pain, less often for other pain syndromes. The main active ingredient is nimesulide, which is known for its effectiveness. A medication is produced in the form of tablets, suspensions and gel. The difference in the composition of these types of pain relievers is in the amount of the main component used. For example, a tablet of nimesulide contains 50 or 100 mg, a suspension (5 ml) - 50 g, and a gel (1 g) has 10 mg of active substance.

Contraindications to the use of Nise are the same as those of previous analogues. The only difference is that it cannot be used by children under 2 years of age.

Side effects include nausea, dizziness, gastrointestinal disturbances, skin rash, itching, and cramps.

Nise is a rather expensive drug, its average price is 200 rubles.

Lytic mixture

This is the name of three drugs that are given together at a temperature dangerous for a child, especially if, against the background of fever, the baby's skin is pale, and the legs and arms are cool. Another name for the lytic mixture is "triad":

1. It includes antipyretic drug, which Analgin is often used, but it can be paracetamol and ibuprofen.
2. The second ingredient is antihistamine - most often Suprastin, but Diphenhydramine is often used. The purpose of such a drug is to reduce the risk of an allergic reaction and to have a sedative effect.
3. The third component to help eliminate vasospasm of the skin - this is No-shpa or Papaverine. Lytic mixture can be given to children in tablets, but most often it is injected.

Nimesulide-based analogues of Nurofen are allowed to be prescribed to patients older than 2 months in the form of a suspension designed to lower the temperature. At the same time, some doctors strongly recommend that you stop using this medication due to the large amount side effects... Give your baby “Nise” or other similar medications only in cases where paracetamol and ibuprofen preparations do not have the proper therapeutic effect.

Among the frequent side effects that occur after taking nimesulide, one can single out allergic skin reactions, Quincke's edema, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, abdominal pain, hypertension, bronchospasm, shortness of breath.

Do not prescribe the drug for ulcerative lesions of the gastrointestinal tract, severe renal or liver failure, bleeding tendencies, pregnancy and lactation.

Nurofen instructions for use

Before answering this question, you should figure out how you can replace Nurofen at all, and only then, comparing the prices of medicines, determine which remedy will be cheaper.

The selection of analogues is carried out after studying the instructions for Nurofen in order to clearly know what we want to get from the substitute drug. The main task is to minimize the problems that the patient faced while taking Nurofen. In principle, an analogue is selected for this, but only a doctor understands this well. The patient is more interested in the analogue cheaper.

As already specified above, the selection of a drug to replace Nurofen should be discussed with a doctor. The pediatrician will assess the risks and take into account contraindications, and determine the correct dose, taking into account the age and body weight of the patient. It is also important to take into account the following nuances:

• Does the child have a tendency to allergies. Children with allergies are usually prescribed suppositories, and if a syrup or other form is prescribed, mothers should carefully read the list of auxiliary components.
• Does the little patient vomit. With such a pathological symptom, rectal suppositories will be the best option for an antipyretic agent.
• Does the child know how to swallow pills? If the patient is already 6 years of age but has difficulty swallowing solid medicine, a suspension or syrup is prescribed.
• What other medications does the baby take? To avoid increasing the risk of side effects, drug compatibility should be checked before starting treatment.
• What is the release date of the drug. Before giving any medicine to a child, be sure to check its expiration date and find the date of manufacture on the package.