Nurofen’s success is the result of over 30 years of research and development. We are experienced in pain relief, and we are here to help.
Nurofen contains ibuprofen which has anti-inflammatory properties to help relieve pain at the source by reducing inflammation
Nurofen does not need to be taken with food
No.1 ibuprofen brand in Australia
Nurofen is available in 40 countries
The story of ibuprofen starts in 1953, with a team led by a talented young pharmacist named Dr Stewart Adams. It is a story of perseverance, a passion for science, and above all, a desire to improve people’s lives.
The Nurofen Story
1953
A personal mission to improve the lives of people with arthritis
In the 1950s, there was a desperate need for better medicines to manage the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis. Aspirin was the standard of care, providing some degree of pain relief and anti-inflammatory action, but also had significant gastrointestinal side effects. Dr Adams set about discovering a more potent, safer alternative.
1990
Targeting cold and flu
Nurofen Cold & Flu licensed, the first ibuprofen-based remedy targeting cold and flu
1994
Combined pain relief
Nurofen Plus is licensed, the first OTC pain reliever combining ibuprofen with codeine.
1997
Fast-acting relief
Fast-acting Nurofen launches, with sodium ibuprofen for significantly faster relief than standard ibuprofen – later becoming Nurofen Zavance in 2007.
2015
Accurate dosing for children
Nurofen for Children launch flat nosed dosing syringe for all Nurofen for Children products.
