What is this medication for?
Flurbiprofen belongs to the group of medications known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It works by lowering the amount of a natural chemical involved in the body's response to injury and disease, thus alleviating inflammation, swelling, and pain. Flurbiprofen is used to relieve the symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis in adults, including swelling and pain.
Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed here. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here. If you are not sure why you are taking this medication, speak to your doctor. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.
Do not give this medication to anyone else, even if they have the same symptoms as you do. It can be harmful for people to take this medication if their doctor has not prescribed it.
Some medications may have other generic brands available. Always ask your doctor or pharmacist about the safety of switching between brands of the same medication.
How should I use this medication?
The recommended total daily dose of flurbiprofen is 200 mg to 300 mg per day, which may be divided into 2 to 4 doses. Do not take more than 100 mg for each dose of flurbiprofen. Flurbiprofen should be used at the lowest possible dose and for the shortest possible period of time needed to relieve symptoms.
Take this medication with food to reduce stomach upset.
Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.
It is important to take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible and continue with your regular schedule. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. If you are not sure what to do after missing a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
Store this medication at room temperature, protect it from light and moisture, and keep it out of the reach of children.
Who should NOT take this medication?
Do not take this medication if you:
- are allergic to flurbiprofen or any ingredients of this medication
- are planning to have, or have recently had, open heart or bypass surgery
- have asthma, hives, or allergic reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs (e.g., naproxen, ibuprofen, diclofenac, rofecoxib, meloxicam)