Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Ketoprofen Topical
Drug Class
Pain Management
Chemical Class
Propionic Acid
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
What is Dowfen?
Uses
Ketoprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is used to treat signs and symptoms caused by certain types of arthritis...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Propionic Acid
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Analgesics and Anti-inflammatory Agents pharmacological group
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 Analgesics and Anti-inflammatory Agents pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Ketoprofen is 254.30. Its pKa is 4.55.
How to Take It
1
Adult · Intra Rectal
100 mg — 24 hourly
At bed time
2
Adult · PO
50 to 100 mg — 12 hourly
3
Adult
Scraped Dose
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the lowest effective dose for your condition. Do not use ketoprofen more often than prescr
4
Child
Not recommended in this age group
Safety Alerts
Asthma, aspirin/anti-inflammatory induced allergy, hypersensitivity
Important Warnings
Avoid contact with eyes and lips, avoid contact with inflamed or broken skin, avoid contact with mucous membranes, not for use with occlusive dressings, topical application of large amounts can result in systemic effects, including hypersensitivity and asthma (renal disease has also been reported), avoid in pregnancy and lactation
Side Effects
Local erythemapruritusdermatitisphoto-sensitivityskin rash.
Drug Interactions
Ask your doctor before using ketoprofen if you take an antidepressant. Taking certain antidepressants with an NSAID may cause you to bruise or bleed easily. Ketoprofen can harm your kidneys
especially if you also use certain medicines for infections
cancer
osteoporosis
organ transplant rejection
high blood pressure
or pain or arthritis (including Advil
Motrin
Storage
Caps Store Below 15°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 348.65
DVAGO observed price · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 348.65 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 140.53
DVAGORs 348.65
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Ketoprofen Topical, and what they are not.
These contain this ingredient plus others. They are different medicines — do not swap.
Fastumtopical
10g
Rs 63.15
No DRAP alertsPHARMATEC PAKISTAN (PVT) LTD.
Fastumtopical
Rs 141.96
No DRAP alertsPHARMATEC PAKISTAN (PVT) LTD.
Ticon
2.5% 25g
Rs 161.5Rs 161.5/unit
AMARANT HEALTHCARE
Ticon
25g
Rs 161.5
AMARANT PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT)
FASTUM TOPICAL
30 G
Rs 374.79Rs 374.79/unit
No DRAP alertsPHARMATEC PAKISTAN (PVT) LTD.
Fastum
2.5% 50G
Rs 521.55Rs 521.55/unit
No DRAP alertsPHARMATEC PAKISTAN (PVT) LTD.
Fastum
50g
Rs 549
No DRAP alertsPHARMATEC PAKISTAN (PVT) LTD.
Profenid
2ml
+ Ketoprofen Inj, Patch
Rs 194
SANOFI AVENTIS (PAKISTAN) LTD.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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