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Published on: 11/6/2025
How long does it take for ibuprofen to start working?
Ibuprofen usually starts to work within 30 minutes to 1 hour after taking it. See below to understand more.
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Ibuprofen is a common pain reliever that helps reduce pain and inflammation. According to the provided references, ibuprofen can start to relieve pain in about 30 minutes to 1 hour after you take it.
- Reference 1 discusses how 400 mg of liquigel ibuprofen can begin working relatively quickly, often within this timeframe.
- Reference 2 and Reference 3 also support the quick onset of analgesia, particularly when using ibuprofen sodium formulations.
These studies highlight that ibuprofen is effective for managing pain from various conditions. However, individual experiences may vary depending on factors like the specific type of ibuprofen taken, the dose, and personal health conditions. It's always important to follow the dosing instructions on the label or those given by a healthcare provider.
(References)
- Olson NZ, Otero AM, Marrero I, Tirado S, Cooper S, Doyle G, et al. (2001). Onset of analgesia for liquigel ibuprofen 400 mg .... Journal of clinical pharmacology, 11697757.
- Brain P, Leyva R, Doyle G, & Kellstein D. (2015). Onset of analgesia and efficacy of ibuprofen sodium in .... The Clinical journal of pain, 25119511.
- Packman E, Leyva R, & Kellstein D. (2015). Onset of analgesia with ibuprofen sodium in tension-type .... Journal of pharmaceutical health care and sciences, 26819724.
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