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Flurbiprofen Tablets
Available in the form of a tablet, flurbiprofen (Ansaid®) is a prescription drug used to relieve mild-to-moderate pain, inflammation, fever, and/or stiffness caused by osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. It belongs to a class of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs for short.
This medication comes in two strengths and can be taken two, three, or four times a day, depending on what your healthcare provider recommends. Though generally well tolerated, flurbiprofen has the potential to cause a number of side effects, such as constipation, dizziness, and diarrhea.
(To learn more, including other side effects and what to do if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, click Flurbiprofen.)
Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD