Flurbiprofen (50mg & 100mg) Tablets

What are Flurbiprofen Tablets?

Flurbiprofen provides effective treatment for painful conditions and symptoms most related to arthritis and dental pain.

Flurbiprofen tablets are a type of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs often called NSAIDs. They treat a range of conditions caused by excessive pain and inflammation.

Flurbiprofen tablets are available in 50mg and 100mg doses, they are a prescription only medicine and cannot be bought over the counter.

What are Flurbiprofen tablets used to treat?

Flurbiprofen is commonly used to treat:

• period pains
• Rheumatoid Arthritis - A study into the efficacy of Flurbiprofen when treating Rheumatoid Arthritis found it to be superior when compared to Naproxen. 
• migraines
• sprains and strains

See our guide on managing arthritis with medication.

How do Flurbiprofen tablets work?

Like most NSAID's, Flurbiprofen works by blocking certain natural chemicals in the body that are responsible for pain and inflammation. Cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzymes help to produce other chemicals in the body called Prostaglandins, these chemicals are present at the site of an injury and cause pain and inflammation.

By blocking the COX enzymes that help to produce prostaglandins, fewer prostaglandins are present at the source of an injury and as a result cause less pain and inflammation.

How should Flurbiprofen be taken?

You should always ensure you read the patient information leaflet included with your medication. It is equally important to follow your doctor's instructions; contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any concerns.

Flurbiprofen should be taken with a glass of water, either with or after a meal.

Older people are more prone to Flurbiprofen's side effects, so your doctor will advise you on the right dose to take.

If you forget to take Flurbiprofen coated tablets, take them as soon as you remember, unless it is almost time for your next dose. If it is, do not take the missed dose at all. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten tablet.

If you take more than the prescribed amount of Flurbiprofen tablets, you should contact a doctor or go to the nearest hospital casualty department immediately and take your tablets with you.

Who can take Flurbiprofen 50mg and 100mg tablets?

Depending on your condition, Flurbiprofen may not be the most suitable treatment for your condition. Although Flurbiprofen is considered to be as effective as other commonly prescribed NSAID's such as Naproxen and Ibuprofen, it typically causes more side effects than those drugs.

If flurbiprofen is the best treatment option for you, your doctor may choose to initially prescribe a lower dose such as Flurbiprofen 50mg. Alternatively, if the lower dose has unsuccessfully relieved your symptoms, your doctor may choose to prescribe Flurbiprofen 100mg or a different treatment option altogether.

You are advised to not take Flurbiprofen if you currently suffer from, or have a history of any of the following disorders:

• Seizures
• Depression
• Anxiety and schizophrenia

This medicine should also not be used if you have any skin allergies.

You should not take Flurbiprofen if any of the below conditions apply to you:

• You are a smoker
• You are pregnant, trying for a baby or breastfeeding
• You have asthma or any other allergic disorder
• You are under 12 or over the age of 65
• You have liver or kidney problems
• You have a heart condition or problems with circulation or blood vessels
• You have ever had an allergic reaction to any NSAID (aspirin, naproxen, diclofenac or ibuprofen) or other medicine
• You are currently taking any other medication
• You have a connective tissue disorder
• You have high cholesterol or blood sugar levels
• You have blood clotting problems

Can you buy Flurbiprofen tablets over the counter?

No, you cannot buy flurbiprofen over the counter, it is classified as a prescription only medicine. Flurbiprofen 50mg and 100mg tablets need to be prescribed by a doctor, throughout the course of your treatment it is likely that your doctor will monitor your condition and how it reacts to your course of Flurbiprofen.

Can you buy Flurbiprofen Online in the UK?

Yes, you can buy Flurbiprofen 50mg and 100mg tablets online from most online pharmacies. However, you will be required to complete a health consultation that will then be assessed by a doctor to ensure flurbiprofen is the most suitable treatment option for your condition.

It is also important to ensure that you buy Flurbiprofen from a fully regulated online pharmacy. To learn more about our company, look at our about us page which includes more information on who we are regulated by.