Key takeaways

  • Ibuprofen is a top-selling OTC pain and anti-inflammatory medicine in Nigeria, alongside paracetamol.
  • It comes mainly in 200mg and 400mg tablet strengths; branded Brufen sits at a premium to NAFDAC-registered generics like Dizprofen.
  • As a general-sale analgesic it is less restricted than prescription antibiotics — a reason it moves easily through PPMVs and small shops.
  • API and packaging are imported, so naira movement drives price; treat any quoted figure as indicative and confirm before ordering.

The short answer

Ibuprofen — the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) behind brands like Brufen and Dizpharm's NAFDAC-registered generic, Dizprofen — is one of the most searched analgesics in Nigeria, with "how much is ibuprofen 200mg in Nigeria" a common query. The honest answer is that it depends on strength, format, where you buy and, above all, the naira.

Because ibuprofen pricing moves with the exchange rate, Dizpharm quotes the current carton price on WhatsApp rather than publishing a fixed figure that would quickly go stale. As an indicative guide, generic ibuprofen 200mg from a manufacturer sits in the low hundreds of naira per retail pack ex-warehouse, before retailer margin — the over-the-counter price in a pharmacy is higher.

Branded vs generic: Brufen and Dizprofen

Brufen and Dizprofen contain the same active ingredient — ibuprofen B.P. The difference is the brand and the price:

  • Brufen — the long-established innovator brand, premium-priced.
  • Dizprofen — Dizpharm's NAFDAC-registered generic, manufactured in Delta State at a lower price point.

For price-sensitive markets, a quality NAFDAC-registered generic delivers the same clinical result and moves faster — see generic vs branded pharmaceuticals in Nigeria.

200mg vs 400mg — what the strengths mean

Ibuprofen is commonly stocked in 200mg and 400mg tablets. The 400mg is simply a higher single dose, so it prices higher per tablet but reduces pill burden for an adult course. Markets serving mixed adult and household demand usually stock both; the suspension is the paediatric format.

What drives the ibuprofen price

  • The naira. Active ingredient and packaging are largely imported, so the exchange rate is the dominant cost driver.
  • Strength and format. 400mg costs more than 200mg; bulk cups are cheaper per tablet than retail monopacks.
  • Order volume. Trade pricing improves as cartons per order rise.
  • Region. Freight from the Ibusa, Delta State plant adds to landed cost with distance.

Why ibuprofen is a distributor staple

Like paracetamol, ibuprofen is a high-velocity, must-stock line: pain and inflammation are everyday complaints, and as a general-sale analgesic it sells through pharmacies, PPMVs and general shops alike. The per-pack margin is modest, but constant demand and short reorder cycles make it a dependable base of a distributor's portfolio — see the fastest-moving pharmaceutical products to distribute in Nigeria. Many distributors stock it side by side with paracetamol as a paired analgesic range.

How to buy ibuprofen at manufacturer pricing

If you sell medicines, buying direct from a NAFDAC-certified manufacturer cuts out a layer of margin. Dizpharm manufactures Dizprofen (ibuprofen 200mg) at its plant in Ibusa, Delta State, with a one-carton minimum order and trade pricing that improves with volume. Because naira pricing moves with the market, we quote the current carton price on WhatsApp: see the Dizprofen wholesale page or apply to the distributor program for today's exact price.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is ibuprofen 200mg in Nigeria?
It varies by brand (Brufen vs generics like Dizprofen), format and the current naira rate. As indicative wholesale guidance, generic ibuprofen 200mg from a manufacturer is in the low hundreds of naira per retail pack ex-warehouse, before retailer margin — the over-the-counter price in a pharmacy is higher. Confirm the current figure, as analgesic prices track the exchange rate.
Is Dizprofen the same as Brufen?
Both contain the same active ingredient, ibuprofen B.P. Brufen is the original branded version; Dizprofen is a NAFDAC-registered generic manufactured by Dizpharm in Nigeria, offering the same active ingredient at a lower price point.
What is the difference between ibuprofen 200mg and 400mg?
400mg is simply a higher single dose of the same drug. It prices higher per tablet but needs fewer tablets per adult course; 200mg is the common general-sale strength.
How much is a carton of ibuprofen from the manufacturer?
It depends on strength (200mg or 400mg), format (retail monopack vs bulk cup) and order volume, and it moves with the naira. Dizpharm quotes the current carton price on WhatsApp; minimum order is one carton and trade rates improve with volume.

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