Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Ketoprofen
Drug Class
Pain Management
Chemical Class
Propionic Acid
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
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Uses
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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
Severe renal dysfunction, active peptic ulcer or history of recurrent peptic ulceration, asthma, aspi-rin/anti- inflammatory induced allergy, active GI bleeding, history of GI bleeding, history of GI perforation, severe heart failure
Important Warnings
: Allergic disorders, cardiac impairment, cerebrovascular disease, coagulation defects, connective-tissue disorders, Crohns disease (may be exacerbated), elderly (risk of serious side-effects and fatalities),heart failure, ischaemic heart disease, peripheral arterial disease, risk factors for cardiovascular events, ulcerative colitis (may be exacerbated), uncontrolled hypertension
Side Effects
Angioedemablood disordersbronchospasmcolitisCrohns diseasedepressiondiarrhoeadizzinessdrowsinessfluid retentionGI bleeding and ulcerationGI disturbanceshaematuriaheadachehearing disturbances
Drug Interactions
Anticoagulants
sulphonylureas
hydantoins.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Avoid, especially during the third trimester
Lactation
Caution advised
Storage
Caps Store Below 15°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 249
Servaid observed price · as of 30 July 2026
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 249
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.
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.
Ticon
2.5% 25g
+ Ketoprofen Topical
Rs 161.5Rs 161.5/unit
AMARANT HEALTHCARE
Ticon
25g
+ Ketoprofen Topical
Rs 161.5
AMARANT PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT)
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
Dowfen
25g
+ Ketoprofen Topical, Ketoprofen Topical Gel
Rs 348.65
No DRAP alertsMARTIN DOW
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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