Question 1

who should not take ketoprofen?

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Ketoprofen: "Ketoprofen capsules are contraindicated in patients who have shown hypersensitivity to ketoprofen. 
Ketoprofen capsules should not be given to patients who have experienced asthma, urticaria, or allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs. Severe, rarely fatal, anaphylactic reactions to ketoprofen have been reported in such patients. Ketoprofen capsules are contraindicated for &gt;

Question 2

are 50 mg tiloket and ketoprofen capsules the same?

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Gel vs Oral: Tiloket is a gel or capsule form of Ketoprofen the gel form will work better for localized areas of pain and possibly result in less side effects or organ damage since it is not ingested thus less of the drug is systemic.  The oral form is a better choice if you have diffuse pain.  The oral tiloket and Ketoprofen are fairly similar.  Ketoprofen is a NSAID similar to alleve.

Question 3

do you need a prescription for ketoprofen?

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Ketoprofen: Ketoprofen is available by prescription.

Question 4

what is ketoprofen used for?

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Ketoprofen use: Hello. Ketoprofen is used to treat pain that is described as aching, dull, or throbbing in nature in the joints, spine, and also for headaches.
Not sure why, but in the past 2-3 months, my patients have had difficulty with obtaining ketoprofen through their pharmacies. We've had to substitute it for another anti-inflammatory.

Question 5

can children take ketoprofen?

Accepted Answer

Yes: it can be used to treat the symptoms of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.But it should be managed by a pediatric rheumatologist

Question 6

ketoprofen or orudis--do they help the pain?

Accepted Answer

Ketoprofen: Ketoprofen is the active molecule in orudis. They are one and the same.

Question 7

how long does ketoprofen stay in your system?

Accepted Answer

5 half lives: Medications are usually gone after 5 half lives. The half life of Ketoprofen is about 2 hours, so after 10 hours, it should be completely gone. But, if you're asking how long does its effect last for, usually about 6 hours.

Question 8

ketoprofen or orudis, how well do they help pain?

Accepted Answer

Very: Thesse are prescription nsaids, which is the same class as meloxicam, ibporofen, meloxican, nabumetone, etodolac, and many others.  

They are analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic, .

Question 9

what is the difference between ketoprofen and dexketoprofen characteristics?

Accepted Answer

Not much: The onset of action is a bit slower for Ketoprofen and dexketoprofen is not available in the us.
However, the efficacy for both is very similar in their ability to decrease pain through anti-inflammatory effects.

Question 10

is ketoprofen considered a narcotic?

Accepted Answer

No: Ketoprofen is an NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug).  Other common nsaids are aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen.  None of the drugs in this family are narcotics.

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