Flurbiprofen lozenges

About flurbiprofen lozenges

A sore throat usually goes after a few days. Simple treatments that you can buy can ease symptoms until the sore throat goes. Usually, you would only need to see a doctor if your symptoms are severe, unusual, or do not ease within 3-4 days.

Flurbiprofen belongs to the group of medicines known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). These medicines are used to relieve pain and swelling (inflammation). Flurbiprofen lozenges are used to ease the symptoms of a sore throat. You can buy them without a prescription at pharmacies.

Before taking flurbiprofen lozenges

Some medicines are not suitable for people with certain conditions, and sometimes a medicine may only be used if extra care is taken. For these reasons, before you start using flurbiprofen lozenges it is important that your doctor or pharmacist knows:

• Si padece asma o cualquier otro trastorno alérgico.

• Si ha tenido alguna vez una úlcera de estómago o de duodeno, o si padece un trastorno inflamatorio intestinal como la enfermedad de Crohn o la colitis ulcerosa.

• Si está embarazada o en periodo de lactancia.

• If you are under 12 or over 65 years of age.

• Si tiene problemas hepáticos o renales.

• Si padece una enfermedad cardiaca o un problema vascular o circulatorio.

• Si tiene la tensión alta.

• Si alguna vez ha tenido problemas de coagulación de la sangre.

• Si padece una enfermedad inflamatoria denominada lupus eritematoso sistémico (también llamado lupus o LES).

• Si está tomando otros medicamentos. Esto incluye cualquier medicamento que esté tomando y que pueda adquirirse sin receta, así como medicamentos a base de plantas y complementarios.

• Si alguna vez ha tenido una reacción alérgica a cualquier otro AINE (como aspirina, ibuprofeno, diclofenaco e indometacina), o a cualquier otro medicamento.

How to take flurbiprofen lozenges

• Before using these lozenges, read the manufacturer's printed information leaflet from inside the pack and take them exactly as directed.

• You can suck one flurbiprofen lozenge every three to six hours if needed. Move the lozenge around in your mouth as you allow it to slowly dissolve. Do not use more than five lozenges in any 24-hour period.

• You should not use flurbiprofen lozenges for more than three days unless you have been directed to do so by your doctor.
  

Aproveche al máximo su tratamiento

• Have plenty to drink, even though it is tempting not to drink very much when it is painful to swallow. You may become mildly lacking in fluid in the body (dehydrated) if you don't drink much, particularly if you also have a high temperature (fever).

• If your sore throat does not begin to feel better within three days, ask for further advice from your pharmacist or doctor.

• If you buy any medicines, check with a pharmacist that they are safe to take alongside these lozenges. You should not take or use any other anti-inflammatory painkillers (such as aspirin, ibuprofen, diclofenac, and naproxen).

Can flurbiprofen lozenges cause problems?

Además de sus efectos útiles, la mayoría de los medicamentos pueden producir efectos secundarios no deseados, aunque no todas las personas los sufran. Estos suelen mejorar a medida que el organismo se adapta al nuevo medicamento, pero hable con su médico o farmacéutico si alguno de los siguientes efectos secundarios persiste o se vuelve molesto.

Si experimenta cualquier otro síntoma que considere que puede deberse a este medicamento, consulte a su médico o farmacéutico.

How to store flurbiprofen lozenges

• Mantenga todos los medicamentos fuera del alcance y de la vista de los niños.

• Almacenar en un lugar fresco y seco, lejos del calor y la luz directos.

Información importante sobre todos los medicamentos