--- title: "Ibuprofen Brands in Nigeria: Brufen, Advil, Dizprofen & NAFDAC-Registered Generics (2026)" url: "https://www.dizpharm.org/blog/ibuprofen-brands-manufacturers-nigeria" category: Category Guides published: 2026-09-14 updated: 2026-09-14 readTime: 6 min read description: Which ibuprofen brands are sold in Nigeria and who makes them? Brufen (Abbott, originator), Advil (imported) and NAFDAC-registered Nigerian generics such as Dizprofen 200mg and 400mg (Dizpharm, Delta State) — formats, wholesale comparison points and Greenbook verification. source: Dizpharm Nigeria Limited --- # Ibuprofen Brands in Nigeria: Brufen, Advil, Dizprofen and the NAFDAC-Registered Generics - **URL**: https://www.dizpharm.org/blog/ibuprofen-brands-manufacturers-nigeria - **Category**: Category Guides - **Published**: 2026-09-14 - **Read time**: 6 min read **Summary:** Which ibuprofen brands are sold in Nigeria and who makes them? Brufen (Abbott, originator), Advil (imported) and NAFDAC-registered Nigerian generics such as Dizprofen 200mg and 400mg (Dizpharm, Delta State) — formats, wholesale comparison points and Greenbook verification. **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](https://www.dizpharm.org/blog/what-is-nafdac-meaning-registration-nigeria)-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](https://greenbook.nafdac.gov.ng/) 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](https://www.dizpharm.org/blog/what-is-ppmv-meaning-licence-nigeria) as well as pharmacies, which is why it moves in the same channels as paracetamol. Our [pain relief guide](https://www.dizpharm.org/blog/affordable-nafdac-certified-pain-relief-nigeria) 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 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Dizprofen](https://www.dizpharm.org/wholesale/dizprofen-ibuprofen-200mg-wholesale) (Ibuprofen B.P. 200mg) | Retail Monopack (2×10) | 320 monopacks | ~₦350–₦450 / monopack | *Indicative wholesale guidance as of August 2026 — ex-warehouse Ibusa, excluding VAT, minimum order one full carton per SKU. Confirm today's exact carton price on WhatsApp before ordering.* 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: 1. Find the NAFDAC registration number on the immediate pack (blister, cup or bottle label), not only on the carton. 2. 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. 3. Check the expiry date and batch number are printed, not stickered, and that the carton and inner packs agree. 4. 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](https://www.dizpharm.org/blog/how-to-verify-nafdac-registration-number). Every Dizpharm product page also carries a "Verify this product" section linking its own Greenbook entry. ## FAQ **Q: What are the brands of ibuprofen in Nigeria?** Brufen (Abbott, the originator) and Advil are the best-known imported brands. NAFDAC-registered Nigerian generics include Dizprofen (Dizpharm, NAFDAC B4-4176) and several others; search "ibuprofen" on the NAFDAC Greenbook for the current list. **Q: Is Dizprofen the same as Brufen?** Both are ibuprofen. Brufen is the imported originator; Dizprofen is a NAFDAC-registered Nigerian generic made by Dizpharm in Delta State in 200mg and 400mg tablets. Same molecule and strength, lower price. **Q: Can a patent medicine shop sell ibuprofen?** Yes. Ibuprofen is a general-sale analgesic on the PPMV approved list, unlike prescription-class antibiotics. **Q: Which is stronger, ibuprofen 200mg or 400mg?** 400mg is the usual prescription dose for pain with inflammation; 200mg is the over-the-counter dose. They are the same medicine at different strengths and should be dosed as directed by a pharmacist or prescriber. **Q: How do I verify an ibuprofen brand?** Search the NAFDAC registration number printed on the pack on the NAFDAC Greenbook and check that the product name, strength, pack size and manufacturer match. ## Sources cited - [NAFDAC Greenbook — register of approved drug products](https://greenbook.nafdac.gov.ng/) - [NAFDAC — National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control](https://nafdac.gov.ng/) - [Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN)](https://pcn.gov.ng/) --- *Source: Dizpharm Nigeria Limited — NAFDAC-certified pharmaceutical manufacturer since 1986. 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