Chemical formula: C₁₅H₁₃FO₂ Molecular mass: 244.261 g/mol PubChem compound: 3394
Flurbiprofen is a propionic acid derivative NSAID which acts through inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis. In humans flurbiprofen has potent analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory properties.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| M01AE09 | Flurbiprofen | M Musculo-skeletal system → M01 Antiinflammatory and antirheumatic products → M01A Antiinflammatory and antirheumatic products, non-steroids → M01AE Propionic acid derivatives |
| M02AA19 | Flurbiprofen | 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 |
| R02AX01 | R Respiratory system → R02 Throat preparations → R02A Throat preparations → R02AX Other throat preparations | |
| S01BC04 | Flurbiprofen | S Sensory organs → S01 Ophthalmologicals → S01B Antiinflammatory agents → S01BC Antiinflammatory agents, non-steroids |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCUFEN Eye drops, solution | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| FROBEN Coated tablet | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| STREFEN HONEY AND LEMON Lozenge | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC |
Flurbiprofen is an active ingredient of these brands:
Austria (AT)Ecuador (EC)Estonia (EE)Finland (FI)Ireland (IE)Israel (IL)Lithuania (LT)Malta (MT)Mexico (MX)Netherlands (NL)New Zealand (NZ)Nigeria (NG)
Poland (PL)Romania (RO)Singapore (SG)South Africa (ZA)Turkey (TR)
Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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