Medication info

Fluoribuprofen Cataplasm (Fluoribuprofen)

OTC medication
Ingredient · strength
Flurbiprofen›40mg
Manufacturer / importer
Daehwa Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
(For external use, 8cm x 12cm, 9cm x 13cm) A light pink or pink adhesive solid coated on nonwoven fabric with a specific fragrance, with a backing layer of adhesive attached.
Packaging
5 sheets per pouch
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 200503344 · Notified 2005.07.11

Summary

Main use
Relief of muscle and joint pain (including muscle pain and arthritis), tendonitis, and post-traumatic swelling and pain
Who uses it
Adults
Adult dosage
Remove the release liner from the medicated surface and apply to the affected area twice daily.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Daehwa Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of muscle and joint pain (including muscle pain and arthritis), tendonitis, and post-traumatic swelling and pain

  • Degenerative arthritis
  • osteoarthritis
  • adhesive capsulitis
  • tendinopathy
  • tendinitis
  • lateral epicondylitis
  • myalgia
  • swelling and pain after trauma.
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This medication is used to relieve symptoms of degenerative arthritis, adhesive capsulitis, tendinitis, lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow), myalgia, and swelling and pain that occur after trauma.

Dosage and Administration

Adult dosage

Remove the release liner from the medicated surface and apply to the affected area twice daily.

Precautions

This medication contains fluoribuprofen, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, and should not be used in certain patients. First, it should not be administered to patients who have had allergic reactions to this medication or other fluoribuprofen preparations. Also, patients who have experienced asthma attacks triggered by non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as aspirin-induced asthma, should not use this medication. Patients with bronchial asthma should use this medication with caution due to the risk of asthma attacks. This medication contains propylene glycol, so individuals with allergies or hypersensitivity to this ingredient should be careful. While using this medication, side effects such as skin redness, rash, itching, burning sensation, and contact dermatitis may occur, and if these symptoms appear, usage should be immediately discontinued. Moreover, since it may trigger asthma attacks, if early symptoms such as shortness of breath, wheezing, or dry rales appear, usage should be immediately discontinued. This medication is a symptomatic relief therapy and is not a treatment for the underlying cause. When applying to inflamed areas associated with skin infections, it can worsen the infection, so it should be used with antibiotics or antifungals while closely monitoring the condition. When using for chronic conditions such as degenerative arthritis, consider other treatment methods in addition to drug therapy, and thoroughly check for side effects. During early and mid-pregnancy, it should only be administered when absolutely necessary and for the shortest duration at the lowest effective dose. In late pregnancy, it should not be used as it can harm the fetus's cardiopulmonary and renal systems and increase the risk of bleeding. Safety in children has not been sufficiently established, so caution is needed when using. Elderly individuals may have sensitive skin, so it is essential to monitor the application site closely and use it cautiously. Lastly, it should not be used on damaged skin or mucous membranes, or areas with eczema or rash, and the sweat on the application site should be thoroughly cleaned before use.

Side effects

  • Erythema
  • rash
  • urticarial
  • itching
  • burning sensation
  • contact dermatitis
  • dry vesicular eruption
  • wheezing
  • shortness of breath
  • asthma attack

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. Also, avoid storing it in places that are too hot or too cold, and it is recommended to keep it at room temperature, between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

(For external use, 8cm x 12cm, 9cm x 13cm) A light pink or pink adhesive solid coated on nonwoven fabric with a specific fragrance, with a backing layer of adhesive attached.

Package unit

5 sheets per pouch

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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