What is Fenoprofen Calcium: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

How to take Fenoprofen Calcium

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

• It is best to take this medicine with food or milk, so it does not upset your stomach.

• Swallow the capsule or tablet whole. Do not break, crush, divide, or chew it.

• This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

• This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• Swallow the capsule or tablet whole. Do not break, crush, divide, or chew it.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• It is best to take this medicine with food or milk, so it does not upset your stomach.

What to do if you miss a dose of Fenoprofen Calcium

Fenoprofen Calcium contraindications

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction (including asthma) to fenoprofen, aspirin, or similar medicines. Do not use it if you have had heart surgery, including coronary artery bypass graft.

Fenoprofen Calcium warnings

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not use this medicine during the later part of a pregnancy.

• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, asthma, bleeding problems, congestive heart failure, high blood pressure, or other heart problems, hearing problems, or a history of stomach ulcers or other digestive problems.

• This medicine may cause the following problems:High risk of heart attack, stroke, or heart failureBleeding and ulcers in your stomach or intestinesLiver damageHigh blood pressureKidney damageSerious skin reactionsChanges in vision

• This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.

• Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness

Fenoprofen Calcium interactions

• Some foods and medicines can affect how this medicine works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Aspirin, cyclosporine, diflunisal, digoxin, lithium, methotrexate, pemetrexed, phenobarbital, or salsalateBlood pressure medicineBlood thinner (including warfarin)Diuretic (water pill)Medicine to treat depressionSteroid medicineSulfa drug

• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, asthma, bleeding problems, congestive heart failure, high blood pressure, or other heart problems, hearing problems, or a history of stomach ulcers or other digestive problems.

• This medicine may cause the following problems:High risk of heart attack, stroke, or heart failureBleeding and ulcers in your stomach or intestinesLiver damageHigh blood pressureKidney damageSerious skin reactionsChanges in vision

• This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.

• Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.