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Ibalgin 400 mg

ownerSanofi (France)
originCzech Republic
manufacturedCzech Republic

Ibalgin is a well-known analgesic and anti-inflammatory medication featuring the active ingredient Ibuprofen. It is primarily used for the treatment of pain, fever, and inflammation, and it holds a significant market share in Central and Eastern Europe, particularly in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The brand’s pink tablets have become iconic in these domestic markets, often referred to colloquially by their distinctive color.

The brand originated with the Czech company Zentiva, which was formerly the state-owned enterprise Spofa. Over the decades, Zentiva evolved into a leading regional pharmaceutical producer. In 2008, the global pharmaceutical giant Sanofi acquired Zentiva, bringing Ibalgin under its umbrella. Today, Sanofi remains the ultimate owner of the brand, while Zentiva continues to operate as an important manufacturing and development hub for generic medicines in the European region, with major production facilities located in Prague.

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