Galpharm Galprofen Ibuprofen 8 Capsules 200mg is a long-lasting pain relief medicine for adults and children over 12 who need dependable help with everyday aches, pains and inflammation. Each modified-release capsule contains 200mg of ibuprofen, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that eases pain, reduces swelling and lowers fever linked to common conditions such as headache, migraine, rheumatic pain and period discomfort. The long-acting formulation is designed to provide sustained relief for several hours, helping you stay comfortable at work, home or while travelling without needing to dose frequently. Ibuprofen is widely used in clinical practice and is recognised for its effectiveness in treating mild to moderate pain when used at the lowest effective dose for the shortest time.

Key Features

Long-lasting pain relief: Provides sustained relief from mild to moderate pain and inflammation, helping you stay comfortable for several hours between doses.
Versatile symptom control: Helps with rheumatic and muscular pain, backache, neuralgia, headache, migraine, dental pain, period pain, feverishness and symptoms of colds and flu.
Targeted anti-inflammatory action: Contains ibuprofen, an NSAID that reduces inflammation at the source, easing stiffness and swelling as well as pain.
Convenient capsule format: Modified-release hard capsules are easy to swallow with water and suit people who prefer capsules over standard tablets or caplets.
Trusted everyday option: Suitable for short-term use in adults, the elderly and adolescents over 12, aligning with familiar ibuprofen dosing guidance for over-the-counter pain relief.

Who is Galpharm Galprofen Ibuprofen 200mg suitable for?

Galpharm Galprofen Ibuprofen 200mg is suitable for adults, older people and children over 12 who need short-term relief from aches, pains, inflammation or fever linked to common everyday conditions. People with certain medical conditions, those taking other medicines or pregnant individuals should check with a doctor or pharmacist before use to ensure it is appropriate.

What types of pain can these capsules help with?

These capsules help relieve rheumatic and muscular pain, backache, nerve pain (neuralgia), headache, migraine, toothache, period pain, high temperature and discomfort from colds and flu. Many people find this breadth of uses convenient, since a single product can support different pain relief needs at home, at work or on the go.

How does Galprofen differ from standard ibuprofen tablets?

Galprofen capsules are described as long-lasting, meaning the modified-release formulation is designed to relieve pain and inflammation for several hours, so gaps between doses can be longer than with some standard tablets. The capsule format may also feel smoother and easier to swallow than traditional tablets, which some users prefer when pain or illness makes swallowing less comfortable.

Can I take Galprofen with other pain relief products?

Use with other medicines needs careful consideration, as ibuprofen belongs to the NSAID group and should not usually be combined with other NSAIDs or high-dose aspirin. People taking regular medication, including blood thinners, blood pressure medicines or other painkillers, should seek advice from a healthcare professional before combining treatments.

Are there any precautions I should be aware of before using these capsules?

People who have had stomach ulcers, bleeding in the stomach or intestines, severe heart, kidney or liver problems, or allergies to ibuprofen, aspirin or related painkillers are generally advised not to take ibuprofen products like this. Anyone with asthma, high blood pressure, circulation issues, or who is pregnant or breastfeeding should discuss suitability with a doctor or pharmacist so they can weigh up the expected benefit and any potential risks.

Ingredients

Contains: ibuprofen (200mg per capsule), microcrystalline cellulose, Eudragit NE 30D, hypromellose, talc, colloidal silicon dioxide, gelatin, titanium dioxide (E171), patent blue V (E131), erythrosine (E127)

Usage and Instructions

Please read all of the enclosed leaflets for full instructions.

Check the foil is not broken before use. If it is, do not take that capsule

Swallow each capsule whole with water

Adults and children of 12 years and over: Take two capsules in the morning and evening, if you need to.

Don't take more than 4 capsules in 24 hours. Do not give to children under 12 years.

Warnings

Do not exceed the stated dose

If your symptoms worsen at any time or do not go away within 10 days, talk to your pharmacist or doctor.

Do not take:

If you have a stomach ulcer, perforation or bleeding of the stomach, or have had one in the past (you may have been sick and it contained blood or dark particles that look like coffee grounds, passed blood in your stools or passed black tarry stools)
If you have had perforation or a bleeding stomach after taking a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicine
If you are allergic to ibuprofen or any other ingredients in the product, aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (you have ever had asthma, runny nose, itchy skin or swelling of the lips, face or throat after taking these medicines)
If you are taking aspirin with a daily dose above 75mg, or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines
If you have severe heart, kidney or liver failure
If you are pregnant

Side Effects

Talk to your pharmacist or doctor:

If you have or have had asthma, diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, a stroke, heart, liver, kidney, stomach or bowel problems.
If you smoke
If you are over 65+