Flurbiprofen (50mg & 100mg) Tablets
- Effective anti-inflammatory
- Used to treat pain and inflammation
- Treats Arthritis, period pain, dental pain and migraines
What is Flurbiprofen?
Flurbiprofen provides effective treatment for painful conditions and symptoms most related to arthritis and dental pain.
Flurbiprofen tablets are a type of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug often called NSAIDs. They treat a range of conditions caused by excessive pain and inflammation.
Flurbiprofen tablets are available in 50mg and 100mg doses. You can only buy Flurbiprofen on prescription.
What are Flurbiprofen tablets used to treat?
Flurbiprofen is commonly used to treat:
- Period pains
- Rheumatoid Arthritis - A study into the efficacy of Flurbiprofen when treating Rheumatoid Arthritis found it to be superior when compared to Naproxen.
- Migraines
- Sprains and strains
See our guide on managing arthritis with medication.
Why is Flurbiprofen prescribed for arthritis?
Clinical studies have shown Flurbiprofen to be a well-tolerated medicine, which means that is unlikely to cause side effects when taken properly.
It has been found to be better tolerated than some other more common pain relief medicines and has also shown to be just as effective at alleviating pain caused by arthritis.
How do Flurbiprofen tablets work?
Like most NSAIDs, Flurbiprofen works by blocking certain natural chemicals in the body that are responsible for pain and inflammation. Cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzymes help to produce other chemicals in the body called prostaglandins; these chemicals are present at the site of an injury and cause pain and inflammation.
By blocking the COX enzymes that help to produce prostaglandins, fewer prostaglandins are present at the source of an injury. This results in less pain and inflammation.
Who can take Flurbiprofen tablets?
Depending on your condition, Flurbiprofen may not be the most suitable treatment for your condition. Although Flurbiprofen is considered to be as effective as other commonly prescribed NSAIDs such as Naproxen and Ibuprofen, it typically causes more side effects than those drugs.
You are advised to not take Flurbiprofen if you currently suffer from, or have a history of any of the following disorders:
- Seizures
- Depression
- Anxiety and schizophrenia
Anyone with one or more of the following conditions is not advised to take Flurbiprofen:
- You are a smoker
- You are pregnant, trying for a baby or breastfeeding
- You have asthma or any other allergic disorder
- You are under 12 or over the age of 65
- You have liver or kidney problems
- You have a heart condition or problems with circulation or blood vessels
- You have ever had an allergic reaction to any NSAID (aspirin, naproxen, diclofenac or ibuprofen) or other medicine
- You are currently taking any other medication
- You have a connective tissue disorder
- You have high cholesterol or blood sugar levels
- You have blood clotting problems
Can you buy Flurbiprofen tablets over the counter?
No, you cannot buy flurbiprofen over the counter, it is classified as a prescription-only medicine (POM). Flurbiprofen 50mg and 100mg tablets need to be prescribed by a doctor, throughout the course of your treatment it is likely that your doctor will monitor your condition and how it reacts to your course of Flurbiprofen.
Can you buy Flurbiprofen online in the UK?
Yes, you can buy Flurbiprofen 50mg and 100mg tablets online from most online pharmacies. However, you will be required to complete a health consultation that will then be assessed by a doctor to ensure Flurbiprofen is the most suitable treatment option for your condition.
Flurbiprofen alternatives
Other NSAIDs are available to buy online at Medicine Direct for the treatment of arthritis symptoms. We also stock the likes of:
Paracetamol is also available to order from our online pharmacy after an online consultation, as is Cuprofen Maximum Strength, which contains ibuprofen as its active ingredient.
