Ketoprofen Other names: 2-(3-Benzoylphenyl)propionic acid
Chemical formula: C₁₆H₁₄O₃ Molecular mass: 254.281 g/mol PubChem compound: 3825
Active ingredient description
Ketoprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It has anti-inflammatory and analgesic actions.
Medicine classification
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC Group | Classification | |
|---|---|---|
| M01AE03 | Ketoprofen | M Musculo-skeletal system → M01 Antiinflammatory and antirheumatic products → M01A Antiinflammatory and antirheumatic products, non-steroids → M01AE Propionic acid derivatives |
| M02AA10 | Ketoprofen | 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 |
Product monographs
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Document | Type | Information Source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORUVAIL Gel | MPI, EU: SmPC | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | |
| ORUVAIL Controlled release capsule | MPI, EU: SmPC | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) |
Medicines
Ketoprofen is an active ingredient of these brands:
Australia (AU)Austria (AT)
Brazil (BR)
Croatia (HR)Cyprus (CY)Ecuador (EC)Estonia (EE)Finland (FI)France (FR)Germany (DE)Hong Kong (HK)
Ireland (IE)Israel (IL)Italy (IT)
Japan (JP)Lithuania (LT)Malta (MT)Mexico (MX)
New Zealand (NZ)Nigeria (NG)Poland (PL)
Romania (RO)Singapore (SG)South Africa (ZA)Spain (ES)Tunisia (TN)Turkey (TR)United Kingdom (UK)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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