Flurbiprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug NSAID effective in treating fever pain and inflammation in the body. As a group NSAIDs are non-narcotic relievers of mild to moderate pain of many causes including injury menstrual cramps arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions. Since the response to different NSAIDs varies from patient to patient it is not unusual for a doctor to try different NSAIDs for any given condition.

Should be taken with food.

Most patients benefit from flurbiprofen and other NSAIDs with few side effects. However serious side effects can occur and generally tend to be dose related. Therefore it is often desirable to use the lowest effective dose to minimize side effects. The most common side effects of flurbiprofen involve the gastrointestinal system. It can cause ulcerations abdominal burning pain cramping nausea gastritis and even serious gastrointestinal bleeding and liver toxicity. Sometimes stomach ulceration and bleeding can occur without any abdominal pain. Black tarry stools weakness and dizziness upon standing may be the only signs of internal bleeding. Rash kidney impairment ringing in the ears and lightheadedness can also occur.

Flurbiprofen should be avoided by patients with a history of asthma attacks hives or other allergic reactions to aspirin or other NSAIDs. Rare but severe allergic reactions have been reported in such individuals. It also should be avoided by patients with peptic ulcer disease or poor kidney function since this medication can aggravate both conditions.

Flurbiprofen is generally used with caution in patients taking blood thinning medications anticoagulants such as warfarin Coumadin because of increased risk of bleeding. Patients taking lithium can develop toxic blood lithium levels. Patients also taking cyclosporine Sandimmune can develop kidney toxicity. Use in children has not been adequately studied. Flurbiprofen is not habit forming. NSAIDs should be discontinued prior to elective surgery because of a mild interference with clotting that is characteristic of this group of medicines. Flurbiprofen is best discontinued at least three days in advance of the procedure.

Persons who have more than 3 alcoholic beverages per day are at increased risk of developing stomach ulcers when taking flurbiprofen or other NSAIDs.

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

Do not take flurbiprofen with other pain-killers or anti-inflammatory drugs without advice.

Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how flurbiprofen affects you.

If you get black, tarry stools or vomit up what looks like coffee grounds, call your prescriber or health care professional at once. You may have a bleeding ulcer.

Flurbiprofen can cause you to bleed more easily. Problems can arise if you need dental work, and in the day to day care of your teeth.

If you conceive whilst on a course with this medication inform your doctor immediately.

If you need to undergo any kind of surgery, inform your doctor you are taking this medicine.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to conceive.

Avoid alcohol and alcohol containing beverages whilst on a course with this medication.

Do not treat yourself with OTC medication whilst on a course with this medication, without consulting with your health care professional.

Do not double doses to make up for a missed dose. Consult your health care professional about your missed dose.

Flurbiprofen is used for the treatment of inflammation and pain caused by rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis as well as soft tissue injuries such as tendinitis and bursitis.

Store at room temperature sealed container avoid moisture.

If you are taking flurbiprofen, inform your doctor and pharmacist if you suffer from any on the conditions mentioned below:

ulcerative colitis
stomach or intestinal ulcers
nasal polyps
liver disease
kidney disease
if you are on a special diet, such as a low-salt diet
high blood pressure
heart or circulation problems
drink more than 3 alcohol-containing beverages a day
dental disease
cigarette smoker
bleeding problems
asthma
anaemia