Medication info

Pop-Up Plaster (Flurbiprofen)

OTC medicationPatch
Ingredient · strength
Flurbiprofen›20mg / 1 sheet
Manufacturer / importer
Aprogen Pharmaceuticals, Co., Ltd.
Appearance
This medication is a transdermal patch that consists of a colorless, transparent or translucent adhesive substance applied to a support and covered with a solid layer.
Packaging
10, 40 sheets/pack
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 200612147 · Notified 2006.12.04

Summary

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

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Aprogen Pharmaceuticals, Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of muscle pain, joint and tendon disorders (e.g., arthritis), and post-traumatic swelling and pain

  • Degenerative arthritis
  • shoulder periarthritis
  • tendinitis
  • lateral epicondylitis
  • muscle pain
  • post-traumatic swelling
  • pain
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This medication is used to relieve pain and inflammation caused by degenerative arthritis, shoulder periarthritis, tendinitis, lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow), muscle pain, and swelling and pain after trauma.

Dosage and Administration

Adult dosage

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

Precautions

This medication should not be used by certain patients. In particular, individuals who have had an allergic reaction to this medication or similar components should not take it. Patients who have experienced asthma attacks caused by medications known as aspirin asthma should also avoid this medication. Patients with bronchial asthma should use this medication with caution, as asthma attacks may occur, requiring careful attention. If symptoms such as redness, rash, itching, or burning sensation appear on the skin while using this medication, it should be discontinued immediately. If early symptoms of an asthma attack, such as difficulty breathing, wheezing, or dry rales, occur, the medication should be stopped right away. Asthma attacks can occur within hours after applying the medication, so careful monitoring is important. This medication is used to alleviate symptoms rather than to treat the underlying causes of pain or inflammation. When using it on inflamed areas with concurrent skin infections, it is recommended to use antibiotics or antifungals alongside it to prevent worsening of the infection, and the condition should be monitored closely. When using this for chronic diseases such as degenerative arthritis, other treatment methods should be considered along with medication therapy, and attention should be paid to the occurrence of side effects. It is generally safe not to use this medication during the early and mid-pregnancy stages unless specifically necessary. If use is required, the dosage should be minimized and the treatment duration kept as short as possible. In late pregnancy, this medication should not be used, as it can cause heart and kidney problems in the fetus and may increase the risk of bleeding and delay labor during delivery. It is not recommended for children, as the safety of this medication has not been sufficiently established. Elderly patients should use this medication carefully while closely monitoring the skin condition at the application site. Finally, this medication should not be applied to damaged skin or mucous membranes, or to areas with eczema or rash, and it is important to clean the sweat from the application site before use.

Side effects

  • erythema
  • rash
  • urticaria
  • itching
  • burning sensation
  • contact dermatitis
  • dry vesicular eruption
  • wheezing
  • dyspnea
  • asthma attack

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

Storage

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a container that does not allow light to enter. Additionally, it is important to keep the medication at room temperature, between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius, to maintain its effectiveness and safety over time.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

This medication is a transdermal patch that consists of a colorless, transparent or translucent adhesive substance applied to a support and covered with a solid layer.

Package unit

10, 40 sheets/pack

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