Ansaid
Flurbiprofen tablets for rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. It is also available as a topical gel for localised joint pain.
- Category
- Pain & Anti-inflammatories
- Active ingredient
- Flurbiprofen
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet; Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 100mg
This listing uses Ansaid as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Ansaid vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Ansaid details
- Conditions
- Rheumatoid Arthritis · Osteoarthritis · Ankylosing Spondylitis · Musculoskeletal Disorders · Frozen Shoulder · Bursitis · Tendinitis · Tenosynovitis · Low Back Pain · Sprains and Strains · Dental Pain · Acute Pain · Dysmenorrhoea · Migraine
- Alternative names
- Froben
- Therapeutic class
- Propionic acid derivatives
- Pharmacological class
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug; Cyclooxygenase inhibitor
- Dosage forms
- Tablet; Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Pfizer
- Onset Time
- 60–90 minutes
- Duration
- 3–4 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 30°C. Protect from light and moisture.
- Age restrictions
- Not recommended for children. Caution in elderly.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to flurbiprofen or any excipient; history of hypersensitivity reactions including asthma, rhinitis, angioedema or urticaria to flurbiprofen, aspirin or other NSAIDs; history of gastrointestinal bleeding or perforation related to previous NSAID therapy; active or history of recurrent peptic ulcer or haemorrhage; severe heart failure; severe hepatic impairment; severe renal impairment; third trimester of pregnancy; cerebrovascular or other active bleeding
Precautions and warnings
history of gastrointestinal disease including ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease; elderly patients; patients with uncontrolled hypertension; congestive heart failure; established ischaemic heart disease; peripheral arterial disease; cerebrovascular disease; risk factors for cardiovascular disease; renal impairment; hepatic impairment; systemic lupus erythematosus and mixed connective tissue disease; impaired female fertility; prolonged bleeding time; serious skin reactions including exfoliative dermatitis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis; masking signs of infection
Minor side effects
nausea; dyspepsia; abdominal pain; diarrhoea; constipation; headache; dizziness; fatigue; oedema; fluid retention; rash
Moderate side effects
gastrointestinal bleeding; gastrointestinal ulceration; gastrointestinal perforation; anaemia; leukopenia; agranulocytosis; aplastic anaemia; thrombocytopenia; haemolytic anaemia; cardiac failure; hypertension; nephrotoxicity; tubulointerstitial nephritis; nephrotic syndrome; renal failure; severe skin reactions
Serious side effects
gastrointestinal haemorrhage, requires immediate medical attention; gastrointestinal perforation, requires immediate medical attention; anaphylactic reaction, requires immediate medical attention; stevens-Johnson syndrome, requires immediate medical attention; toxic epidermal necrolysis, requires immediate medical attention; myocardial infarction, requires immediate medical attention; stroke, requires immediate medical attention; acute renal failure, requires immediate medical attention; severe hepatic impairment, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Flurbiprofen tablets for rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. It is also available as a topical gel for localised joint pain.
Mechanism of action
Ansaid contains flurbiprofen, which belongs to a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. It works by inhibiting enzymes called cyclooxygenases, thereby reducing the production of prostaglandins that cause inflammation, pain, and fever in the body. By lowering prostaglandin levels, it helps relieve pain and reduce swelling and stiffness in affected joints and tissues.
Drug interactions
aspirin; other NSAIDs; cyclooxygenase-2 selective inhibitors; corticosteroids; anticoagulants; antiplatelet agents; selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors; ciclosporin; tacrolimus; methotrexate; lithium; diuretics; ACE inhibitors; angiotensin II receptor antagonists; mifepristone; quinolone antibiotics; zidovudine; cardiac glycosides
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Flurbiprofen should be avoided during the first and second trimesters of pregnancy unless clearly necessary; if used, the dose should be kept as low and duration as short as possible. Flurbiprofen is contraindicated during the third trimester of pregnancy due to risk of premature closure of the ductus arteriosus, renal dysfunction, prolonged bleeding time, and inhibition of uterine contractions. Use during labour and delivery is not recommended. Breastfeeding: Not recommended as flurbiprofen passes into breast milk in small amounts.
What you will receive
Ansaid is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Flurbiprofen, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.