How to get ibuprofen in Korea

How can I get ibuprofen in Korea? It’s not difficult. Ibuprofen is the most widely used over-the-counter NSAID in Korea.

What is Ibuprofen?(uses)

indication and usage(MFDS)

1. Main effect Rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease), fever and pain due to cold, back pain, dysmenorrhea, pain after surgery.
2. It can also be used for the following diseases. Ankylosing spondylitis, headache, toothache, muscle pain, neuralgia, acute gout, psoriatic arthritis, soft tissue injury (sprain, strain), non-articular rheumatic disease (tendonitis, tenosynovitis, bursitis)

classification : NSAID(non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug)

Where to buy ibuprofen in Korea

Most pharmacies in Korea have them. I would dare to guess, 99%. However, compared to tablets, syrup preparations may be difficult to obtain.

price : 10tab / $4 (It may vary by pharmacy.)

How should I say it?

You may mention the name of the ibuprofen, or you may mention a specific brand name.

Ibuprofen brand name in Korea

• Advil(애드빌)
• Burufen(부루펜)
• EZN6any(이지엔식스애니)
• Ibuone-Q(이브원-큐)
• Carol-F(캐롤-에프)

and so on…

there are close to 100 ibuprofen products, pharmacy may recommend a different product.

Do they speak english?

Much of Korea’s compulsory curriculum is in English. So most pharmacists understand basic English. Even if they do not understand English, you will be able to find the medicine you are looking for – if you say “ibuprofen” or the brand name correctly.

Or, show the Korean sentence below to the pharmacy staff or pharmacist.

• 저는 이부프로펜 성분의 의약품을 찾고 있습니다.

Dosage and administration

1. Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, soft tissue damage, non-articular rheumatoid disease, acute gout, psoriasis (psoriasis, scaly skin) arthritis: 200-600mg oral administration 3-4 times a day as adult ibuprofen Do (eat, take). It can be administered up to 3200mg per day.
2. Juvenile (appearing in childhood or young age) rheumatoid arthritis: 30-40 mg per kg of body weight per day divided orally in 3-4 divided doses (eat, take).
3. Mild symptoms (mild symptoms, mild symptoms) and moderate pain (pain), cold: 200-400 mg once for adults 3-4 times a day orally administered (eat, take). Increase or decrease appropriately according to age and symptoms.
4. Migraine: Orally administer 200-400mg once per adult (eat, take). Do not exceed 2 capsules in 24 hours.
5. Adolescents aged 12 years or older: 200-400 mg orally 3-4 times a day Do (eat, take).

• You need to check whether one tablet is ibuprofen 200mg or 400mg.

Adverse reaction and precaution

Since gastrointestinal side effects may occur, take pill after meals.