Felbinac Other names: Biphenylylacetic acid

Chemical formula: C₁₄H₁₂O₂  Molecular mass: 212.244 g/mol  PubChem compound: 3332

Active ingredient description

Felbinac is an active metabolite of fenbufen, belonging to the family of medicines known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It is used as a gel for local treatment of pain and inflammation associated with conditions of the musculo-skeletal system.

Medicine classification

This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:

ATC code Group title Classification
M02AA08 Felbinac M Musculo-skeletal system → M02 Topical products for joint and muscular pain → M02A Topical products for joint and muscular pain → M02AA Antiinflammatory preparations, non-steroids for topical use
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Product monographs

Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):

Title Information Source Document Type  
TRAXAM Cutaneous foam Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) MPI, EU: SmPC

Structural formula

Graphic representation of the active ingredient's molecular structure

External identifiers

CAS Substance: 5728-52-9
DrugBank Drug: DB07477
PubChem Compound: 3332
RxNorm Ingredient: 262307
SNOMED-CT Concept: 396051001
Felbinac (substance)
UNII Identifier: 94WNJ5U8L7
FELBINAC

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