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Ketoprofen

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Ketoprofen is a pain medication.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Brands

Oruvail • Actron • Fastum • Orudis

Side Effects

Common

Ringing in ears
Constipation
Heartburn
Dizziness
Headache
Bruising
Abdominal pain
Sleepiness
Nausea
Fluid retention
Rash

Serious

Rectal bleeding

Treats

Arthritis
3.3
80 reviews
Osteoarthritis
3.3
60 reviews
Rheumatoid arthritis
2.9
37 reviews

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What is Ketoprofen used for?

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Can children take Ketoprofen?

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Who should not take Ketoprofen?

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A 41-year old asked:

Ketoprofen or orudis--do they help the pain?

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How long does ketoprofen stay in your system?

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Ketoprofen or orudis, how well do they help pain?

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A 40-year old asked:

What is the difference between ketoprofen and dexketoprofen characteristics?

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A 65-year old asked:

Are topical pain relievers like ketoprofen safe and effective?

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A male asked:

Can alcohol be taken 10 hrs after ketoprofen 160 mg administration?

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A 37-year old asked:

What are ketoprofen, gabapentin, synapryn, and deprizine for?

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A 41-year old asked:

Do you need a prescription for Ketoprofen?

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A female asked:

Hi. I had 100mg ketoprofen and I noticed a bit of pain in my thigh as a result. Can I keep.on taking it?

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A 32-year old asked:

How effective is Ketoprofen for treating ankylosing spondylitis?

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A 20-year old male asked:

Doctor told me to take Ketoprofen before 1 hour of meal, I've taken it after my meal for 15 days, I've another 15 days. Will it work if I take before?

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A 43-year old asked:

Can I take Advil (ibuprofen) and ketoprofen?

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A 33-year old male asked:

Can diclofenac oral be mixed with ketoprofen/baclofen/lidocaine pain cream?

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A 28-year old female asked:

Ketoprofen safe during lactation? Which is safer: ketoprofen or mefenamic acid?

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A 32-year old male asked:

Is diclofenac by pill and a cream with ketoprofen, baclofen, and lidocaine safe together?

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A 56-year old female asked:

How do I treat a severe rash from using C-Ketoprofen on my knee/leg?

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A 33-year old male asked:

I currently take celebrex (celecoxib) and Zanaflex the Dr. Also prescribed a cream with ketoprofen, backlofen, and lidocaine. Is all this safe?

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A 47-year old female asked:

Are ketoprofen, diclofenac and ibuprofen basically the same? In regards to strength & effectiveness? Considering comparative dosages. Which is better

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A 35-year old female asked:

Ortho says my painful/swelling ankle is fine and gave me ketoprofen. But every night my ankle is swollen again from day's walking. Is this normal?

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A 32-year old male asked:

Can I take Tylenol (acetaminophen) with a cream made of ketoprofen, baclofen, and lidocaine?

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A 33-year old male asked:

Is ketoprofen better than arthrotec (diclofenac and misoprostol) for low back pain and osteoarthritis?

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A 37-year old female asked:

I have Sever lower back pain ,strong urge to sleep whole day and really fatigued .I'm 2 days after my last menses ended, it usually lasts 10 to 11 days. what can cause me this and what to do for relief? I took ketoprofen, but still in pain?

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A 35-year old asked:

What is orutis or orudis?

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A 40-year old asked:

Is orudis kt effective for pain ?

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A 37-year old asked:

What kind of condition orudis is used for?

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A 39-year old asked:

Where can I buy orudis kt?

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Is orudis kt still available?

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