Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Ketoprofen
Chemical Class
Propionic Acid
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
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Uses
Ketoprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is used to treat signs and symptoms caused by certain types of arthritis...
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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
Ketoprofen can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke
Do not use this medicine just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG)
Ketoprofen may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal
This can occur without warning, especially in older adults
You should not use ketoprofen if you are allergic to it, or if you have ever had an asthma attack, hives or a severe allergic reaction after taking aspirin or an NSAID
Important Warnings
Ketoprofen can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke
Do not use ketoprofen just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG)
Ketoprofen 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 (hivesdifficult breathingswelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (feversore throatburning eyesskin painred or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling). Seek medical treatment if you have a serious drug reaction that can affect many parts of your body. Symptoms may include skin rashfeverswollen glandsmuscle achessevere weaknessunusual bruisingor yellowing of your skin or eyes. 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 speech
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 549
DVAGO observed price · as of 30 July 2026
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGORs 549
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Ketoprofen, and what they are not.
These contain this ingredient plus others. They are different medicines — do not swap.
Ticon
2.5% 25g
+ Ketoprofen Topical
Rs 161.5Rs 161.5/unit
AMARANT HEALTHCARE
Ticon
25g
+ Ketoprofen Topical
Rs 161.5
AMARANT PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT)
Profenid
2ml
+ Ketoprofen Inj, Patch
Rs 194
SANOFI AVENTIS (PAKISTAN) LTD.
Profenid
100mg
+ Ketoprofen Inj, Patch
Rs 208.8
SANOFI AVENTIS (PAKISTAN) LTD.
Profenid
200mg
+ Ketoprofen Inj, Patch
Rs 249
SANOFI AVENTIS (PAKISTAN) LTD.
Dowfen
50G
+ Ketoprofen Topical, Ketoprofen Topical Gel
Rs 348.65Rs 348.65/unit
No DRAP alertsMartin Dow
Dowfen
2.5% 25g
+ Ketoprofen Topical, Ketoprofen Topical Gel
Rs 348.65Rs 348.65/unit
No DRAP alertsMartin Dow
Dowfen
+ Ketoprofen Topical, Ketoprofen Topical Gel
Rs 348.65
No DRAP alertsMARTIN DOW
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