Which companies manufacture ibuprofen?
Ibuprofen is made by many manufacturers worldwide, including brand-name drug producers and large generic-drug companies. In practice, the “ibuprofen manufacturer” depends on the exact product (brand, strength like 200 mg vs 400 mg, capsule vs tablet, and the country) because different companies can make the same labeled medicine.
To identify the correct manufacturer for a specific ibuprofen product, check the box or bottle for:
- “Manufactured by” / “Distributed by” lines
- The company name and address
- The label’s “NDC” (U.S.) or other local product identifier
How to find the manufacturer for the exact ibuprofen you have
If you have the package, look for these fields:
- “Manufactured for” or “Made in” sections
- The “labeler” and “manufacturer” listed on the product label
- For U.S. products, use the NDC from the label to look up the specific manufacturer in a drug database
If you tell me the brand name, strength (e.g., 200 mg), dosage form (tablet/capsule/liquid), and your country (or the NDC), I can help you pinpoint the manufacturer for that specific product.
Why different ibuprofen products list different manufacturers
Even though ibuprofen is the same active ingredient, companies may differ because:
- Generic products can be made by different contract manufacturers.
- One company may market the product while another makes it under contract.
- Formulations can vary (tablets, capsules, ibuprofen lysine, extended-release in some markets), and those versions may have different makers.
Are there major ibuprofen suppliers you might recognize?
Common large generic and OTC drug makers often supply ibuprofen in many markets, but the precise manufacturer for your product still depends on the label details for where you bought it.
If you share a photo or the exact text from your label (including the company name and any NDC), I can extract the manufacturer name(s) from it.