Tablets
Chemical Name: ANSAID FLURBIPROFEN (flure-BI-proe-fen)
Common uses of Ansaid
This medicine is a nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat
minor aches and pains associated with the
common cold, headache, muscle aches,
backache, and arthritis. It may also be used
to reduce fever. This medicine works by
blocking the enzyme in your body that makes
prostaglandins. Decreasing prostaglandins
helps to reduce pain, swelling, and fever.
Before using Ansaid
Some medicines or medical conditions may
interact with this medicine. INFORM YOUR
DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and
over-the-counter medicine that you are
taking. DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE if you are
also taking tacrolimus or heparins.
ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF YOUR DOSE OR
CONDITION may be needed if you are taking
aminoglycoside antibiotics, anticoagulants,
biphosphonates (e.g., alendronate,
risedronate), cyclosporine, lithium, or
methotrexate. Inform your doctor of any
other medical conditions including kidney or
liver disease, congestive heart failure,
high blood pressure, diabetes, SLE (systemic
lupus erythematosus), ulcers, asthma, nasal
polyps, any allergies - especially aspirin/NSAID
allergy (e.g., ibuprofen, celecoxib),
pregnancy, or breast-feeding. Contact your
doctor or pharmacist if you have any
questions or concerns about taking this
medicine.
Ansaid Directions
Follow the directions for using this
medicine provided by your doctor. TAKE THIS
MEDICINE with food and a glass of water or
with milk. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room
temperature, away from heat and light. IF
YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE, take it as
soon as possible. If it is almost time for
your next dose, skip the missed dose and go
back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not
take 2 doses at once.
Ansaid Cautions
DO
NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE if you ever had any
unusual or allergic reaction to aspirin,
ibuprofen, naproxen, or any other medicine
used to treat pain, fever, swelling, or
arthritis. DO NOT DRIVE, OPERATE MACHINERY,
OR DO ANYTHING ELSE THAT COULD BE DANGEROUS
until you know how you react to this
medicine. Using this medicine alone, with
other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen
your ability to drive or to perform other
potentially dangerous tasks. ALCOHOL
WARNING: If you consume 3 or more alcoholic
drinks every day, ask your doctor whether
you should take this medicine or other pain
relievers/fever reducers. This medicine may
cause stomach bleeding. BEFORE YOU BEGIN
TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription
or over-the-counter, check with your doctor
or pharmacist. This includes any medicine
that contains aspirin or other
non-prescription pain relievers. FOR WOMEN:
IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss
with your doctor the benefits and risks of
using this medicine during pregnancy. THIS
MEDICINE IS EXCRETED IN BREAST MILK. DO NOT
BREAST-FEED while taking this medicine.
Possible side effects of Ansaid
SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during
treatment, include nausea, vomiting,
diarrhea, gas, constipation, indigestion,
dizziness, lightheadedness, drowsiness, or
headache. If they continue or are
bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK
WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you
experience swelling of hands or ankles,
ringing in ears, rash, itching, or sudden
unexplained weight gain. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR
IMMEDIATELY if you experience swelling of
hands, face, lips, eyes, throat, or tongue;
difficulty swallowing or breathing;
hoarseness, vision changes, rapid or
pounding heartbeat, easy bruising or
bleeding, change in amount of urine, severe
headache, very stiff neck, mental/mood
changes, persistent sore throat or fever,
yellowing eyes and skin, dark urine, or
unusual/extreme tiredness. CONTACT YOUR
DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY AND STOP TAKING THIS
MEDICINE if you notice any of the following
unlikely but very serious side effects:
black stools, persistent stomach/abdominal
pain, or vomit that looks like coffee
grounds. If you notice other effects not
listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or
pharmacist.
Drug interactions
Drug interactions can result in unwanted
side effects or prevent a medicine from
doing its job. Use our drug interaction
checker to find out if your medicines
interact with each other.
Check drug interactions
If you take too much Ansaid
If
overdose is suspected, contact your local
poison control center or emergency room
immediately. Symptoms of overdose may
include nausea, drowsiness, double vision,
headache, shallow breathing, and stomach
pain.
Additional Ansaid information
DO
NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom
it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE THIS
MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP
THIS MEDICINE out of the reach of children
and pets. IF USING THIS MEDICINE FOR AN
EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, obtain refills
before your supply runs out.
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