Medication info

Flocfen Patch 40mg (Flurbiprofen)

OTC medicationPatch
Ingredient · strength
Flurbiprofen›40mg / 1 sheet
Manufacturer / importer
Daehwa Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
A colorless, transparent, sticky substance applied to an apricot-colored lint pad to cover a solid surface in a patch.
Packaging
7 sheets/pack, 10 sheets/pack
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 202402168 · Notified 2024.09.05

Summary

Main use
Relieves muscle pain, joint and tendon disorders (such as arthritis), and swelling and pain after injury
Who uses it
Adults
Adult dosage
Remove the release liner from the adhesive side and apply to the affected area twice daily.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Daehwa Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relieves muscle pain, joint and tendon disorders (such as arthritis), and swelling and pain after injury

  • Degenerative arthritis
  • osteoarthritis
  • shoulder periarthritis
  • tendinitis
  • tendonitis
  • tenosynovitis
  • humeral epicondylitis
  • muscle pain
  • post-traumatic swelling
  • pain
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This medication is used to relieve inflammation around tendons and joints, such as degenerative arthritis, shoulder periarthritis, tendinitis, tennis elbow, and to reduce swelling and pain from muscle aches or trauma. It effectively improves pain and inflammation caused by these symptoms.

Dosage and Administration

Adult dosage

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

Precautions

This medication should not be used in certain patients. Patients who have had allergic reactions to this medication or similar medications should not take it. Additionally, patients with a history of asthma attacks due to aspirin may experience asthma attacks if this medication is used, so caution is advised. Patients with bronchial asthma should use it carefully due to the risk of asthma attacks. When using this medication, skin reactions such as redness, rash, itching, and burning sensations may occur, and use should be stopped immediately if these symptoms arise. Moreover, if initial symptoms of an asthma attack, such as shortness of breath or wheezing, appear, use should be stopped immediately. This medication is a treatment to relieve symptoms and does not treat the underlying cause. If used on areas with skin infections, the infection may worsen, so it should be used with caution along with antibiotics or antifungals while monitoring the condition closely. In the case of chronic diseases, other treatment methods should be considered in addition to medication, and careful observation for side effects is necessary. It should only be used in the early and mid-pregnancy when absolutely needed, and the dosage and duration must be kept to a minimum. It should not be used in the last trimester of pregnancy as it may pose a risk to the fetus and the mother. Safety has not been sufficiently established for children, so its use is not recommended. Elderly patients should use it carefully while thoroughly checking their skin condition. This medication should not be applied to damaged or wounded skin, eczema, or areas with rashes. Before applying, it's advisable to clean the sweat from the application area.

Side effects

  • Erythema
  • rash
  • urticaria
  • itching
  • burning sensation
  • contact dermatitis
  • dry vesicular eruptions
  • wheezing
  • difficulty breathing
  • 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 special container that does not allow light to enter. Additionally, to maintain the effectiveness of the medication, it should be stored at room temperature, between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

A colorless, transparent, sticky substance applied to an apricot-colored lint pad to cover a solid surface in a patch.

Package unit

7 sheets/pack, 10 sheets/pack

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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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