Health · Pharma & Biotech · 51 mins ago
Dong-A launches three ibuprofen-based cold medicines
South Korean drugmaker Dong-A Pharmaceutical has launched three over-the-counter cold medicines called Panpyrin Time Ibuprofen.
They contain ibuprofen, a medicine used to relieve pain and inflammation, and are sold as liquid sachets that can be taken without water.
The three products have different added ingredients to address different cold symptoms, the company said.
They expand Dong-A’s existing Panpyrin range, which was centered on acetaminophen-based products.
The launch follows a change that made it possible to sell ibuprofen-based cold medicines without a prescription in South Korea.
The products are now on the market, but no further details about their availability or sales were given.
Dong-A Pharmaceutical launched three cold medicines based on ibuprofen.
The products are sold under the name Panpyrin Time Ibuprofen.
Each product combines ibuprofen with different additional ingredients to address cold symptoms, the company said.
The liquid stick products can be taken without water.
The launch adds ibuprofen-based products to a Panpyrin range previously centered on acetaminophen.
- Who
- Dong-A Pharmaceutical.
- What
- It launched three ibuprofen-based cold medicines called Panpyrin Time Ibuprofen.
- When
- The company announced the launch on October 12, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- The launch became possible after over-the-counter cold medicines containing ibuprofen were allowed, the article said.
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- Products launched
- Three
- Brand name
- Panpyrin Time Ibuprofen
- Main ingredient
- Ibuprofen
- Dosage form
- Liquid stick
- Announcement date
- October 12, 2026









