Comprimés de flurbiprofène pour la douleur et l'inflammation

About flurbiprofen

What is flurbiprofen used for?

Flurbiprofen is a type of analgésique anti-inflammatoire appelés anti-inflammatoires non stéroïdiens (AINS).

It is used to treat painful conditions such as l'arthrite, les entorses et les foulures, douleur menstruelle, and migraine pain. It is also prescribed to ease pain after surgical operations.

Flurbiprofen is also available as eye drops and as throat lozenges.

How does flurbiprofen work?

Flurbiprofen works by blocking COX enzymes in the body. These enzymes help produce prostaglandins, chemicals that cause pain and inflammation at injured areas.

When flurbiprofen blocks COX enzymes, fewer prostaglandins are made, so pain and inflammation decrease.

Side effects of flurbiprofen

Common side effects of flurbiprofen include:

• Indigestion.

• Brûlures d'estomac (reflux).

• Douleurs d'estomac.

• Sensation de malaise.

• Être malade (vomissements).

• Diarrhée.

• Constipation.

• Fatigue.

• Fluid retention (oedema).

You will find a full list of side effects in the manufacturer's information leaflet supplied with your medicine.

Les effets indésirables s'améliorent souvent à mesure que votre corps s'adapte au nouveau médicament, mais consultez votre médecin ou votre pharmacien si des effets secondaires persistent ou deviennent gênants.

How to manage flurbiprofen side effects

Si vous ressentez d'autres symptômes que vous pensez être dus à ce médicament, consultez votre médecin ou votre pharmacien pour obtenir des conseils supplémentaires.

Who should not take flurbiprofen?

Some medicines aren’t suitable for everyone. Before taking flurbiprofen, your doctor needs to know:

• Si vous avez de l'asthme ou tout autre trouble allergique.

• Si vous avez déjà eu un ulcère de l'estomac ou duodénal, ou si vous avez un trouble inflammatoire de l'intestin tel que maladie de Crohn ou colite ulcéreuse.

• Si vous êtes enceinte, essayez d'avoir un bébé, ou allaitez.

• Si vous avez moins de 12 ans ou plus de 65 ans.

• Si vous avez des problèmes de foie ou de reins.

• Si vous avez une maladie cardiaque, ou un problème avec vos vaisseaux sanguins ou votre circulation.

• Si vous avez hypertension artérielle.

• Si vous avez déjà eu des problèmes de coagulation sanguine.

• Si vous avez un taux élevé de sucre dans le sang ou de cholestérol.

• Si vous êtes fumeur.

• Si vous avez un trouble du tissu conjonctif, tel que le lupus érythémateux systémique (une affection inflammatoire également appelée lupus, ou LES).

• If you are taking any other medicines such as over-the-counter medicines as well as herbal and complementary medicines.

• Si vous avez déjà eu une réaction allergique à un autre AINS (tel que aspirine, naproxène, diclofénac, and l'ibuprofène), ou à tout autre médicament.

How to take flurbiprofen

• Read the leaflet that comes with the medicine before you start. It explains how flurbiprofen works and lists possible side effects.

• Take flurbiprofen exactly as prescribed. Tablets come in 50 mg and 100 mg strengths.

  • For period pain, this is usually 50-100 mg every 4-6 hours as needed.

  • For other conditions, the usual dose is 150-200 mg per day, split into doses.

• Do not take more than 300 mg in one day.

• You can take flurbiprofen before meals, but it’s best to take it with food or just after eating. This helps protect your stomach and reduces indigestion and irritation.

• Most people find it helps to swallow the tablets with a drink of water.

• If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is nearly time for your next dose, in which case leave out the missed dose. Ne prenez pas deux doses ensemble to make up for a missed dose.

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• Your doctor will use the lowest dose for the shortest time to reduce side effects. If you need flurbiprofen long-term, you may be given another medicine to protect your stomach.

• Keep regular check-ups so your doctor can monitor how you’re doing, especially if you take it for a long time.

• If you have asthma, flurbiprofen may worsen breathing symptoms. Stop taking it and see your doctor if this happens.

• Before buying other medicines, check with a pharmacist. Do not take flurbiprofen with other anti-inflammatory painkillers, including some cold and flu products.

• Tell your doctor or dentist you are taking flurbiprofen before any treatment or surgery.

How to store flurbiprofen

• Gardez tous les médicaments hors de la portée et de la vue des enfants.

• Conserver dans un endroit frais et sec, à l'abri de la chaleur directe et de la lumière.

Informations importantes sur tous les médicaments

Questions fréquemment posées

How long does it take for flurbiprofen to work?

Flurbiprofen usually starts to work within 30-60 minutes of taking a dose. Pain relief and reduced inflammation typically improve during this time, with the full effect felt after a few hours.

Can you drink alcohol with flurbiprofen?

You should avoid drinking alcohol when taking flurbiprofen as it can increase the risk of stomach irritation, indigestion, ulcers, or bleeding, especially if flurbiprofen is taken regularly or at higher doses.

Is it safe to take flurbiprofen during pregnancy?

Flurbiprofen is not recommended during pregnancy, particularly in the third trimester, as it can harm the unborn baby and cause complications. Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or are planning on becoming pregnant.