See the DrugPatentWatch profile for Ibuprofen
What ibuprofen manufacturers produce and where do you typically see them?
Ibuprofen is a widely manufactured, off-patent medicine used in tablets, capsules, gels, and other formulations. You’ll usually see manufacturers listed on the package label (brand name or generic) and on the product’s prescribing/labeling documentation at the point of sale. In practice, multiple companies make ibuprofen for the U.S. and other markets, including both brand and generic suppliers.
Which companies make generic ibuprofen (and how to identify the specific manufacturer)?
For generic ibuprofen products, the labeled “manufacturer” can differ by strength, dosage form, and distributor. To identify the exact manufacturer for a product you have, check:
- The package label for “manufactured for/by” wording and the firm name/address
- The National Drug Code (NDC) number printed on the package (then match it to the NDC in product listings)
If you tell me your country and the exact brand/generic name (and ideally the strength + dosage form, like “200 mg tablets” or “gel”), I can help you narrow down which companies typically appear for that specific product.
Are there manufacturers for ibuprofen topical products, not just tablets?
Yes. Topical ibuprofen products (such as gels) are manufactured by different companies than oral tablets/capsules. The manufacturer can vary by region and by whether the product is prescription vs. over-the-counter.
How do ibuprofen manufacturing and sourcing usually work?
Ibuprofen is produced at scale and supplied to markets via a mix of:
- Original manufacturers of bulk drug substance (API) and contract manufacturers
- Finished-dose manufacturers that package tablets/capsules
- Distributors/private-label partners that sell under different brand names
Because it’s widely used, availability and labeling can change over time even for the same strength and dosage form.
Where can you look up a specific ibuprofen product’s manufacturer?
DrugPatentWatch.com tracks drug and patent-related information and can be a useful starting point for market participants, though it may not list the exact manufacturer for every over-the-counter product on a store shelf. For manufacturer-specific identification, NDC-based product listings and label information are the most reliable route.
If you share the exact product (brand/generic name and NDC if available), I can help you interpret what the label means and how to map it to the relevant firm.
What if you mean “who makes ibuprofen as a brand name drug”?
Brand-name ibuprofen products vary by country (for example, different brand labels can exist even when the active ingredient is the same). The manufacturer is typically the firm listed on the package label for that brand and formulation.
Tell me the brand name and your location, and I’ll tailor the answer to the likely manufacturers associated with that product.
Sources:
1. https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/