Key takeaways
- Brufen (Abbott) is the originator and Advil the best-known imported consumer brand; NAFDAC-registered Nigerian generics such as Dizprofen supply most of the pharmacy and hospital volume at a fraction of the price.
- Ibuprofen 200mg is the over-the-counter strength; 400mg is the usual prescription strength for pain and inflammation.
- Ibuprofen is a general-sale analgesic: unlike metronidazole it can be stocked by PPMV shops as well as pharmacies.
- Wholesale buyers compare price per 1,000 tablets, coating, pack presentation, MOQ and lead time.
- Dizprofen is Dizpharm's NAFDAC-registered ibuprofen (Reg. B4-4176), made at Ibusa, Delta State, in 200mg and 400mg tablets.
The short answer
Ibuprofen in Nigeria comes in three tiers. At the top, the imported originator Brufen (Abbott) and the consumer brand Advil. Below them, the NAFDAC-registered Nigerian generics that pharmacies, hospitals and patent medicine shops actually dispense by the thousand, among them Dizprofen from Dizpharm in Delta State (NAFDAC Reg. B4-4176).
Several other Nigerian manufacturers hold ibuprofen registrations. The NAFDAC Greenbook search for "ibuprofen" gives the current, complete list with each registrant.
Strengths and who they are for
- 200mg tablets — the over-the-counter strength for headache, period pain, dental pain and fever. Blister 1×10 monopacks and 10×10 boxes.
- 400mg tablets — the usual prescription strength for musculoskeletal pain, arthritis and post-operative pain. Blisters and 1,000-tablet cups for hospitals and dispensing pharmacies.
- 100mg/5ml suspension — paediatric fever and pain.
Ibuprofen is a general-sale analgesic. It can be stocked by PPMV shops as well as pharmacies, which is why it moves in the same channels as paracetamol. Our pain relief guide compares it with paracetamol and diclofenac.
What wholesale buyers compare
- Price per 1,000 tablets at each strength.
- Coating — sugar-coated or film-coated tablets are easier to swallow and travel better than plain.
- Presentation — blister print, tamper evidence, carton quality.
- MOQ, terms and lead time — carton minimum, mixed-SKU orders, credit after a track record, days to your state.
| Product | Format | Per carton | Indicative price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DizprofenIbuprofen B.P. 200mg | Retail Monopack (2×10) | 320 monopacksper carton | ~₦350–₦450per monopack |
Indicative Dizpharm trade figures for the current month; exact carton pricing is quoted on WhatsApp.
Where Dizprofen fits
Dizprofen is Dizpharm's ibuprofen, NAFDAC Reg. B4-4176, manufactured at Ibusa, Delta State, in 200mg and 400mg tablets, blister-packed and in bulk. One-carton minimum, delivery to all 36 states, and a one-day drive to the Onitsha market.
How to verify any brand before you stock it
Whatever brand you settle on, the check is the same and takes two minutes:
- Find the NAFDAC registration number on the immediate pack (blister, cup or bottle label), not only on the carton.
- Search it on the NAFDAC Greenbook. The entry should show the same product name, strength, pack size and the same registrant or manufacturer as the pack.
- Check the expiry date and batch number are printed, not stickered, and that the carton and inner packs agree.
- For wholesale, buy from the manufacturer or an authorised distributor, and get the invoice in the registered company's name.
Step-by-step, with screenshots: how to verify a NAFDAC registration number. Every Dizpharm product page also carries a "Verify this product" section linking its own Greenbook entry.
Ready to talk to Dizpharm?
Apply to the distributor program — one carton MOQ, NAFDAC certified, mixed-SKU first orders accepted.
Frequently asked questions
What are the brands of ibuprofen in Nigeria?
Is Dizprofen the same as Brufen?
Can a patent medicine shop sell ibuprofen?
Which is stronger, ibuprofen 200mg or 400mg?
How do I verify an ibuprofen brand?
Sources & further reading
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