Froben Gel (Flurbiprofen)

               Froben Gel (Flurbiprofen)

Froben Gel :
Pack size:    20grams

Description and composition 
Froben Gel is presented as a clear gel containing 
flurbiprofen 5% w/w in a gel vehicle. 

Indications

Froben Gel is a topical analgesic anti-inflammtory 
preparation for the relief of acute and chronic
musculoskeletal disorders including juvenile arthritis and 
still's disease characterised by pain and inflammation 
such as articular and non-articular rheumatic disorders 
and soft- tissue injuries. These conditions include 
backache, muscular pain, bursitis, tendinitis,
tenosynovitis, fibrositis, fascitis, periarthritis, capsulitis 
and other enthesopathies, sprains, strains and 
contusions. 


Dosage and administration

Froben Gel is for external use only. 
Adults: 
Apply 1 - 2 g (1-2 cm long strand) of Froben Gel over the 
affected area and massage it gently, 2-3time daily or, as 
advised by the physician. 

Froben Gel is not indicated for use in children under 
12 years of age. 

Contra-indications, warnings, side -effects, etc. 
Froben Gel is contra-indicated in patients with previously 
demonstrated hypersensitivity to flurbiprofen or other 
creams/gels. Froben Gel should not be applied to patients 
with a history of asthma or to patients who have 
experienced bronchospasm, anaphylactic reactions, 
angioedema or any other hypersensitivity-type reactions 
from use of aspirin or other NSAIDs. Caution is necessary 
if given to patients with non-allergic asthma. Froben 
Gel should not be applied to the eyes or mucous 

membranes. Also it should not be applied to abnormal or broken skin or to sites affected by dermatoses or 
infection.

Side-effects:
Froben Gel is usually well tolerated. Occasionally, local 
itching and redness at the application site may occur. If 
local irritation develops, treatment with Froben Gel should 
be discontinued and appropriate therapy instituted. 

Use during pregnancy and lactation:
Safety for use during pregnancy and lactation has not 
been established. 

Drug interactions: 
None known via the topical use. 

Overdosage: 
There is no specific antidote of flurbiprofen.
Overdosage is unlikely to occur with the topical
formulation.

Storage 

Protect from heat & light.

How Supplied

50 g tube in a carton (List No. N 483).