What each one is for, how to take it, side effects and warnings, side by side from the official labels.
| Ketoprofen | Flurbiprofen | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A painkiller (NSAID) | A painkiller (NSAID) |
| Used for | Carefully consider the potential benefits and risks of ketoprofen extended-release capsules before deciding to use ketoprofen extended-release capsules. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals… | Flurbiprofen tablets are indicated: For relief of the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. For relief of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis. Flurbiprofen tablets are a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug indicated for Relief of the signs and sympt… |
| Children | The largest recommended single dose in a multiple-dose daily regimen is 100 mg Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established. | |
| Prescription (U.S.) | Yes | Yes |
| Common side effects | The incidence of common adverse reactions (above 1%) was obtained from a population of 835 ketoprofen capsules-treated patients in double-blind trials lasting from 4 to 54 weeks and in 622 ketoprofen extended-release capsules trea… | The following adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the labeling: Cardiovascular Thrombotic Events [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] GI Bleeding, Ulceration and Perforation [ see Warnings and… |
| Serious warning | Cardiovascular Thrombotic Events • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) cause an increased risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events, including myocardial infarction and stroke, which… | GASTROINTESTINAL EVENTS WARNING: RISK OF SERIOUS CARDIOVASCULAR AND GASTROINTESTINAL EVENTS See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) c… |
| Pregnancy | Pregnancy Risk Summary Use of NSAIDs, including ketoprofen extended-release capsules, can cause premature closure of the fetal ductus arteriosus and fetal renal dysfunction leading to oligohydramnios… | 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Use of NSAIDs, including flurbiprofen tablets, can cause premature closure of the fetal ductus arteriosus and fetal renal dysfunction leading to oligohydramnios and, in some… |
From the official U.S. labels. Brands and strengths differ between countries.
Neither official label mentions the other. That does not prove they are safe together: ask a pharmacist, and use the free interaction checker.
Check them togetherKetoprofen is a painkiller (NSAID) and Flurbiprofen is a painkiller (NSAID). Ketoprofen is used for: Carefully consider the potential benefits and risks of ketoprofen extended-release capsules before deciding to use ketoprofen extended-release capsules. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals… Flurbiprofen is used for: Flurbiprofen tablets are indicated: For relief of the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. For relief of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis. Flurbiprofen tablets are a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug indicated for Relief of the signs and sympt…
Neither official label mentions the other. That does not prove they are safe together: ask a pharmacist, and use the free interaction checker.
It depends on what you are treating, your health and other medicines. Your doctor or pharmacist can tell you which one suits you; this page shows what each official label says.