Medication info

Antiflamin Plaster (Flurbiprofen)

OTC medication
Ingredient · strength
Flurbiprofen›33mg / 1 sheet
Manufacturer / importer
Yuhan Corporation
Appearance
9cm x 13cm: A light pink or pink adhesive solid coated on non-woven fabric, with a unique fragrance after affixing a backing cloth.
Packaging
5 sheets/pack, 6 sheets/pack, 7 sheets/pack
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201006814 · Notified 2010.11.12

Summary

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

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Yuhan Corporation

Efficacy & effects

Relief of musculoskeletal pain (e.g., myalgia and arthritis) and post-traumatic swelling and pain

  • Osteoarthritis
  • chondromalacia
  • periartritis of the shoulder
  • tendinitis
  • tendonitis
  • tenosynovitis
  • humeral epicondylitis
  • muscle pain
  • post-traumatic swelling
  • pain
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This medication is used to relieve pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis, periartritis of the shoulder, tendinitis and tendonitis, tennis elbow, humeral epicondylitis, muscle pain, and swelling and pain after trauma.

Dosage and Administration

Adult dosage

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

Precautions

This medication is a topical agent containing the active ingredient flurbiprofen, used to alleviate inflammation and pain. Do not use this medication if you have had an allergic reaction to flurbiprofen or similar drugs. Additionally, individuals who have experienced asthma attacks triggered by aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should not use this medication. Patients with bronchial asthma should exercise caution as this medication may pose a risk of asthma attacks. This medication contains propylene glycol, and those with allergies or hypersensitivity to this ingredient should use it cautiously. If symptoms such as redness, rash, itching, or burning occur during use, discontinue immediately. Furthermore, if you experience early symptoms of an asthma attack, such as wheezing or shortness of breath, stop using it immediately and consult a healthcare professional. This medication is a symptomatic treatment and is not intended to treat the underlying cause. When used on infected skin areas, infections may be masked, so watch closely and consider using it alongside antibiotics or antifungals. When using for chronic conditions such as osteoarthritis, consider other treatment methods in conjunction with medication therapy and monitor carefully for side effects. During early to mid-pregnancy, use only when necessary and minimize dosage and treatment duration if used. In late pregnancy, it is safest not to use this medication as it may pose risks to both the fetus and the mother. Safety in children has not been fully established, so its use is not recommended. Elderly patients should monitor skin condition closely and use cautiously. Do not apply to damaged skin or mucous membranes, or areas with eczema or rash. Before application, it is advisable to clean the sweat from the application area.

Side effects

  • Erythema
  • rash
  • wheals
  • 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

Store this medication in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is important to maintain storage temperatures between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

9cm x 13cm: A light pink or pink adhesive solid coated on non-woven fabric, with a unique fragrance after affixing a backing cloth.

Package unit

5 sheets/pack, 6 sheets/pack, 7 sheets/pack

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