Both aspirin and Brufen are used to relieve pain, fever, and inflammation, but they belong to two different subclasses of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and have differences in their uses and potential side effects. Understanding these differences helps determine the most appropriate medication for symptom relief.
Aspirin Tablet Ingredients
Aspirin tablets contain the active ingredient acetylsalicylic acid. Aspirin works by inhibiting cyclooxygenase enzymes (COX-1 and COX-2), reducing the production of prostaglandins, chemicals that contribute to pain, inflammation, and fever. It also has an anticoagulant effect.
Brufen Tablet Ingredients
Brufen tablets contain the active ingredient ibuprofen. Ibuprofen is also a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and works similarly to aspirin by inhibiting cyclooxygenase enzymes (COX-1 and COX-2), reducing prostaglandin production and thus relieving pain, inflammation, and fever.
About Aspirin Tablets
Drug Class: Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Drug Classification: Salicylates
Pharmaceutical Form: Tablets
Pharmacological Family: Musculoskeletal Drugs, Non-Opioid Analgesics, Antipyretics, Antiplatelet
Active Ingredient: Acetylsalicylic Acid
About Brufen Tablets
Drug Class: Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Drug Classification: Propionic Acid Derivatives
Pharmaceutical Form: Tablets
Pharmacological Family: Musculoskeletal Drugs, Non-Opioid Analgesics, Antipyretics
Active Ingredient: Ibuprofen
Scientific Degree: Pharmacist
Country: Egypt
Dr. Rawan Mosaad El-Saeed is a clinical pharmacist and medical content reviewer holding a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from Horus University in Egypt. She has hands-on community pharmacy experience in providing medication therapy counseling, monitoring drug-drug interactions, and ensuring patient adherence to safe usage protocols. She specializes in authoring and fact-checking pharmaceutical guides and simplifying clinical pharmacology based on the latest evidence-based guidelines and internationally accredited references, dedicated to delivering accurate, reliable, and safe healthcare information for readers.
Published Date: 20 April 2025
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Drugs acetylsalicylic acid
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Drugs Ibuprofen
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