Flurbiprofen

What Are The Uses Of Flurbiprofen?

Flurbiprofen  is used in the following conditions:

• Pain, joint stiffness, swelling due to arthritis
• Dental pain

Flurbiprofen sodium is used before certain eye surgeries to prevent narrowing of the pupil.

What Are The Side Effects Of Flurbiprofen?

The  common side effects of  Flurbiprofen  are:

• Constipation, gas
• Heart burn, stomach upset
• Diarrhoea, nausea
• Dizziness, drowsiness
• Vomiting, headache

Some severe (but rare) side effects are:

• Unexpected weight gain
• Mental / mood changes
• Oedema (swelling of hands/feet)
• Yellowing of eyes/skin
• Dark urine
• Slurred speech
• Stiff neck
• Signs of kidney problems

Please consult a physician if the symptoms are persistent.

What Are The Contraindications Of Flurbiprofen?

Please inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:

• Hypersensitivity towards the drug Flurbiprofen or any other allergies.
• Liver/heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure
• Asthma
• Bleeding/clotting disorders, nasal polyps