Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Ibuprofen
Chemical Class
Propionic Acid
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
C01EB16, G02CC01, M01AE01, M02AA13, R02AX02
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Biofen?
pain or inflammation caused by o...
used to treat pain or inflammation caused by osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis
How It Works
Chemical Class
Propionic Acid
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Ophthalmic Products and Propionic Acid pharmacological group
Flurbiprofen Sodium is the derivative of Flurbiprofen. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Propionic Acid. It belongs to Cyclo-oxygenase inhibitor pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Ophthalmic Products and Propionic Acid pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Flurbiprofen is 244.30.
How to Take It
1
Adult · Ophthalmic
0.03 % — As recommended.
As Required.To be given as drops.
2
Adult · PO
75 to 100 mg — 12 hourly
Max. 300mg daily
3
Adult
Scraped Dose
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the lowest dose that is effective in treati
4
Child · Oral
3 mg/kg — 24 hourly
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Safety Alerts
Flurbiprofen can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke, even if you don't have any risk factors
Do not use this medicine just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG)
Flurbiprofen may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal
These conditions can occur without warning while you are using flurbiprofen, especially in older adults
You should not use flurbiprofen if you are allergic to it, or if you have ever had an asthma attack or severe allergic reaction after taking aspirin or an NSAID
Important Warnings
Flurbiprofen can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke
Do not use flurbiprofen just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG)
Flurbiprofen may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction (sneezingrunny or stuffy nosehiveswheezing or trouble breathingswelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (feversore throatburning eyesskin painred or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling). Get emergency medical help if you have signs of a heart attack or stroke: chest pain spreading to your jaw or shouldersudden numbness or weakness on one side of the bodyslurred speechfeeling short of breath. Flurbiprofen may cause serious side effects. Stop using flurbiprofen and call your doctor at once if you have: changes in your visiona skin rashno matter how mildshortness of breath (even with mild exertion)
Drug Interactions
Ask your doctor before using flurbiprofen if you take an antidepressant. Taking certain antidepressants with an NSAID may cause you to bruise or bleed easily. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using flurbiprofen with any other medications
especially: lithium
methotrexate
a blood thinner (warfarin
Coumadin
Jantoven)
heart or blood pressure medication
including a diuretic or "water pill"
Storage
Eye Drops Store Below 40°C. Do not Freeze. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture. Tab Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 82.54
DRAP approved maximum price · per 90ml · approved 27 Jul, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper 90mlRs 82.54
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