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Flurbiprofen is an anti-inflammatory present in drugs with local action, such as Targus lat transdermal patches and Strepsils throat lozenges.
Transdermal patches should be applied directly to the skin, in order to exert a local action, to relieve muscle and joint pain. Strepsils lozenges are indicated for the relief of pain and inflammation of the throat.
Both drugs are available at pharmacies and can be purchased without a prescription. However, its use should be made under the guidance of a health professional.
What is it for and how to use it
The indications and dosages of flurbiprofen depend on the dosage form intended to be used:
1. Targus lat
This medication has an analgesic and anti-inflammatory action, being indicated for the local treatment of the following conditions:
- Muscle pain;
- Back pain;
- Backache;
- Tendonitis;
- Bursitis;
- Sprain;
- Distension;
- Contusion;
- Joint pain.
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A single patch should be applied at a time, which can be replaced every 12 hours. Avoid cutting the adhesive.
2. Strepsils
Strepsils lozenges are indicated for short-term relief of throat pain and inflammation.
The tablet should be slowly dissolved in the mouth, as needed, not exceeding 5 tablets per 24 hours.
Who should not use
Both drugs with flurbiprofen should not be used by people who are hypersensitive to the components of the formula or to other NSAIDs, in people with active peptic ulcer, gastrointestinal bleeding and ulcerative colitis. In addition, they should not be used by pregnant women and nursing mothers and by children under 12.
Targus lat should not be applied to damaged, sensitive or infected skin.
Possible side effects
Some of the most common side effects that can occur during treatment with Strepsils are heat or burning in the mouth, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, headache, dizziness and tingling and mouth ulcers.
Side effects that may occur when using Targus lat patches are rare, but in some cases they may be skin reactions and gastrointestinal disorders.
Created by: Tua Saúde Editorial Team
Bibliography>
- BAGO. Targus Lat. 2016. Available at:. Accessed on 10 Mar 2020
- RECKITT. Strepsils. 2010. Available at:. Accessed on 10 Mar 2020