Medication info

Genol Fluoroplast (Flurbiprofen)

OTC medicationPatch
Ingredient · strength
Flurbiprofen›40mg / 1 sheet
Manufacturer / importer
Green Cross Co., Ltd.
Appearance
A patch that consists of a transparent or slightly yellow viscous substance coated on peach-colored lint and covered with a sticky surface.
Packaging
8 pieces/pack, 15 pieces/pack, 45 pieces (15 pieces/pack × 3)
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 202001573 · Notified 2020.03.06

Summary

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

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Green Cross Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

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

  • Degenerative arthritis
  • osteoarthritis
  • shoulder periarthritis
  • tendinitis
  • tenosynovitis
  • elbow tendinitis
  • humeral epicondylitis
  • muscle pain
  • swelling after trauma
  • pain
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This medicine is used to alleviate pain associated with degenerative arthritis, shoulder periarthritis, tendinitis, tennis elbow, and muscle pains along with swelling and pain following trauma. It helps reduce pain and inflammation associated with these conditions, making the patient's daily life more comfortable. It is effective primarily through its analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects in improving symptoms. Therefore, this medication is used for pain management in various joint and muscle disorders.

Dosage and Administration

Adult dosage

After removing the release liner from the adhesive side, apply to the affected area (area of disease) twice daily.

Precautions

This medication contains flurbiprofen and is important not to use in certain patients. First, patients with a history of allergies to this medication or similar ingredients should not use it. Additionally, patients with a history of asthma attacks known as aspirin asthma may experience asthma attacks if they use this medication, so they should avoid it. Patients with bronchial asthma should use this medication with caution as there is a risk of asthma attacks. If symptoms such as redness, rash, itching, or a burning sensation appear on the skin while using this medication, it should be discontinued immediately. If there is difficulty breathing or symptoms like wheezing when breathing, it may be an asthma attack, and use should be stopped immediately and medical attention sought. This medication helps alleviate symptoms but is not a treatment for the underlying cause, so this should be understood when using it. When there is a skin infection, it may mask the infection, so it should be used with antibiotics or antifungals for inflammation accompanied by infection, and the condition should be closely monitored. When using it for chronic conditions such as degenerative arthritis, other treatment methods should also be considered along with drug therapy, and careful attention should be paid to whether side effects occur. During early and mid-pregnancy, this medication should not be used unless absolutely necessary, and if it must be used, the dosage should be reduced and the treatment duration kept short. In the late stages of pregnancy, this medication can harm the fetus's heart and kidneys, and increase bleeding during delivery and delay labor, so it should not be used. The safety of this medication in children has not been sufficiently confirmed, so its use is not recommended. In the elderly, it should be used cautiously while monitoring the condition of the skin. This medication should not be applied to damaged skin or mucous membranes, or areas of eczema or rashes, and it is advisable to clean sweat off the affected area before application.

Side effects

  • redness
  • rash
  • urticaria
  • itching
  • burning sensation
  • contact dermatitis
  • dry vesicles
  • wheezing
  • shortness of breath
  • 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 pass through. Additionally, it should be placed in a sealed container to avoid air exposure, and the storage temperature should be maintained between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

A patch that consists of a transparent or slightly yellow viscous substance coated on peach-colored lint and covered with a sticky surface.

Package unit

8 pieces/pack, 15 pieces/pack, 45 pieces (15 pieces/pack × 3)

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