Flurbiprofen is an anti-inflammatory found in locally acting medications, such as Tragus lat transdermal patches and Strepsils throat pills.
Transdermal patches should be applied directly to the skin, in order to exert local action, to relieve muscle and joint pains. Strepsils pills are indicated for the relief of soreness and inflammation of the throat.
- Both drugs are available at pharmacies and can be purchased without a prescription.
- However.
- Its use must be done under the direction of a healthcare professional.
The indications and dosages of flurbiprofen depend on the dosage form provided for use:
This drug has analgesic and anti-inflammatory action, being indicated for the local treatment of the following conditions:
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Only one patch should be applied at a time, which can be replaced every 12 hours. Avoid cutting the adhesive.
Strepsils pills are indicated for short-term relief from sore throats and inflammation.
The tablet should be dissolved slowly in the mouth, if necessary, without exceeding 5 tablets for 24 hours.
Both drugs containing flurbiprofen should not be used by people with hypersensitivity to formula components or other NSAIDs, in people with progressive peptic ulceration, gastrointestinal bleeding and ulcerative colitis. They should also not be used by pregnant women and nursing mothers and children under 12 years of age.
Targus lat should not be applied to damaged, sensitive or infected skin.
Some of the most common side effects that can occur during treatment with Strepsils are heat or burns in the mouth, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, headache, dizziness and tingling and mouth ulcers.
Adverse effects that can occur when Targus chest patches are used are rare, but in some cases may be skin reactions and gastrointestinal disorders.