Flurbiprofen is used for treating pain, swelling, and joint stiffness caused by Rheumatoid Arthritis (autoimmune disorder that primarily affects joints), osteoarthritis (disorder of the joints and bone), and ankylosing spondylitis (rare type of arthritis that causes pain and stiffness of the spine).
If the side effects worsen, consult your doctor immediately.
Primary Uses
Pain and inflammation
Indications
This medicine is used to treat rheumatic (joints, bones, cartilage) and muscular pain, sprains (stretching or tearing of ligaments), and strains (stretching of muscles or tendons).
Side Effects
Patients using this medicine may experience local erythema (redness of skin), pruritus (itching), dermatitis (inflammation of skin), and photosensitivity.
Warnings
Pregnancy
Please use this medicine in pregnancy if no safer alternative is available.
Lactation
This medicine passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Alcohol
No
Precautions
Patients with asthma, kidney, heart and liver abnormalities, high blood pressure and bleeding disorders should use this medicin
Contraindications
This medicine is contraindicated in patients with asthma (breathing disorder), and aspirin/anti-inflammatory induced allergy.
FAQS
What are its uses?
This medication is used for treating pain, swelling, and joint stiffness caused by Rheumatoid Arthritis, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis.
How to store this medicine?
Please store the tablet form of this medicine at room temperature (18-25 Celsius). Keep medicine away from children, and excessive light and moisture. Please read the leaflet provided with the medicine for further storage guidance.
How to administer this medicine?
This medicine is mostly used in oral form. It is taken with or without food. The dosage is dependent on the age, condition and its severity. Please consult your doctor before use.
Not recommended for children.
What is this medicine?
This medicine is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), it works by producing anti-inflammatory, and analgesic activities.
Can I use this medicine for muscle pain?
Yes, this medicine is commonly used for muscle pain and joint stiffness.
Who cannot take this medicine?
Anyone who has a history of allergy to NSAIDs, or asthma can’t use this medicine.
Disclaimer
Dawaai's intention is to make sure that it's consumers get information that is accurate, reviewed by an expert and error-free. However, the information mentioned here should not be used as a replacement for the advice of a qualified physician. The information given here is for informational purposes only, which may not cover all possible precautions, side effects, contraindications or drug interactions. Consult your doctor and discuss your queries related to any medicine or disease.
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