More information on brufen-retard

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The table below provides information on whether liquid, soluble or other methods of taking the medicine are available for commonly prescribed medicines which are available as tablets and capsules in the UK. In many cases a liquid medicine may be available if it is 'specially' made up either by your pharmacist or a specialist company. If your medicine is stated as not being available as a liquid then ask your pharmacist.

  • Name brufen retard 
  • Brand name brufen retard 
  • Liquid strengths or recommended dose  
  • Usual solid dosage form tablets 
  • Available as a liquid? generic standard release yes 
  • Is the liquid medicine sugar free? yes 
  • Dissolve directly in the mouth  
  • Avaiable as soluble tablets? no 
  • Sub-lingual  
  • Specially coated? yes 
  • Available as other formulations? effervescent granules 
  • Note is this preparation essential? consider a farmulation available as a liquid 
  • Modified release yes 
  • Film coated  
  • Enteric coated  
  • Sugar coated  
  • Generic drug ibuprofen 
  • Advice needed from pharmacist yes 
  • Safe or appropriate to crush NO 
  • Origin  
  • Prohibited  
List last updated : 18 May 2012