Nurofen

Nurofen (Boots Italia) Ibuprocin (Nisshin) generics... 

Ibuprofen is a popular analgesic and anti-inflammatory drug. There are two stereoisomeric forms of ibuprofen. This drug can exist as (S)- and (/ )-stereoisomers (enantiomers). Only the (5)-form is active. The (/ )-form is completely inactive, although it is slowly converted in the body to the active (5)-form. The drug marketed under the trade names, commercially known as Advil , Anadin , Arthrofen , Brufen , Nurofen , Nuprin , Motrin etc., is a racemic mixture of (/ )- and (5)-ibuprofen. 

In 1992, BASF opened a 35 000 tons per year ibuprofen production plant in Bishop, Texas. This plant was the result of the elegant green chemistry route developed by the BHC consortium. The clean synthesis of ibuprofen is an excellent example of how combining catalysis and green chemistry can yield both commercial success and environmental benefits. Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal, anti-inflammatory painkiller. It is a popular over-the-counter drug against headache, toothache, and muscular pains. You may know it better as Advil , Motrin , or Nurofen. 

The painkiller ibuprofen (marketed as Nurofen ) contains an isobutyl group. 

An important example is the resolution of the enantiomers of naproxen. Naproxen is a member of a family of compounds known as Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) which are 2-aryl propionic acids. This class also includes ibuprofen, the painkiller developed by Boots and marketed as Nurofen. 

Inabrin Inflam Librofem Motrin Nurofen Paxofen Proflex ... 

A young woman in her late teens (a student) is complaining of headaches and wants to buy some Nurofen that she has seen advertised on the television. 

The tablets are for her. She gets headaches particularly when revising and it stops her concentrating. The headaches are not very severe and she has used paracetamol in the past but wondered if Nurofen would be better. She has an inhaler ( it s for wheezing ) but rarely uses it. She used to have quite a lot of chest trouble as a child but it is very rare now. 

Explain to her that Nurofen would not really be suitable for her because of her history of chest problems. She may well be sensitive to ibuprofen, the ingredient in Nurofen. Also tell her that aspirin could cause her problems and that paracetamol is the best treatment for her. You could also check whether or not she has seen an optometrist for an eye test recently. She may also get some relief from the headaches if she had regular breaks, preferably taking a walk outside to clear her head. 

Ibuprofen [(S+) and (R-) 4-isobutyl-a-methylphenylacetic acid, Brufen, Nurofen, Motrui]... 

There is an important group of analgesic (pain-killing) drugs, such as ibuprofen, based on the aryl-propionic acid structure. Ibuprofen can be bought over the counter in chemists shops as Nurofen. Only the (S)-enantiomer of ibuprofen is an effective painkiller but the compound is administered as the racemate. The body does the rest, racemizing the compound by enolizing it. 

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