What is Flurbiprofen? Uses, warnings & side effects

How to take Flurbiprofen

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

• 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.

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

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

• Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

• 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.

• Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

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

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

What to do if you miss a dose of Flurbiprofen

Flurbiprofen contraindications - Who shouldn't take Flurbiprofen?

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

Flurbiprofen warnings

• Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness

• Sudden or severe headache, or problems with vision, speech, or walking

• Severe stomach pain, vomiting blood, bloody, black or tarry stools

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

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

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

• 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

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

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

Flurbiprofen interactions & what to avoid when taking Flurbiprofen

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

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

• 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, or salsalateBlood pressure medicineBlood thinner (including warfarin)Diuretic (water pill)Medicine to treat depressionSteroid medicine

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

• 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

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