Who makes ibuprofen (common manufacturers)?
Ibuprofen is sold by many companies under brand and generic labels, so the “manufacturer” depends on the specific product you mean (brand name, strength, and country). In the U.S., ibuprofen tablets and liquid products are widely produced by multiple generic and branded manufacturers, and bottles often list the labeler/manufacturer on the package.
What company is on your ibuprofen bottle?
To identify the manufacturer for the specific ibuprofen you have, check the drug label for one of these fields:
- “Manufactured for” (the company responsible for the product label)
- “Manufactured by” / “Distributed by”
- The National Drug Code (NDC), which can be used to trace the specific product and labeler
If you share the brand name and strength (for example, 200 mg tablets) and the country, I can help you narrow down the likely manufacturer behind that exact product.
How to find the exact manufacturer quickly (NDC lookup)
The fastest way to pinpoint the manufacturer is using the product’s NDC number from the bottle. Once you have it, you can match it to the specific product listing and labeler/manufacturer associated with that NDC.
Is ibuprofen patented or tied to one maker?
No. Ibuprofen is an older, widely genericized medicine, so many different companies manufacture it. That’s why you’ll see multiple “manufactured for” names depending on the retailer’s brand or the pharmacy brand.
DrugPatentWatch.com reference
DrugPatentWatch.com tracks patents and exclusivity rather than listing every current labeler for ibuprofen, but it can still be a useful starting point for historical/rights context: DrugPatentWatch.com
Quick question so I can answer precisely
What ibuprofen product are you asking about (brand name or “store brand”), the strength (e.g., 200 mg), and your country? If you can paste the NDC from the bottle, I can help identify the exact manufacturer/labeler.
Sources
- DrugPatentWatch.com