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Felbinac is an active metabolite of the NSAID fenbufen.
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Felbinac is an active metabolite of the NSAID fenbufen.
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Relief of pain in musculoskeletal conditions | Treatment in knee or hand osteoarthritis (adjunct) ▶TO THE SKIN ▶Adult: Apply 2–4 times a day, therapy should be reviewed after 14 days; maximum 25 g per day
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Avoid contact with eyes. avoid contact with inflamed or broken skin. avoid contact with mucous membranes. not for use with occlusive dressings. topical application of large amounts can result in systemic effects, including hypersensitivity and asthma (renal disease has also been reported)
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Contra-indicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to aspirin or any other NSAID—which includes those in whom attacks of asthma, angioedema, urticaria or rhinitis have been precipitated by aspirin or any other NSAID.
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→Appendix 1: NSAIDs
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Bronchospasm. gastrointestinal disorder. hypersensitivity. paraesthesia. photosensitivity reaction. skin reactions SIDE-EFFECTS, FURTHER INFORMATION For information about cardiovascular and gastrointestinal side-effects, and a possible exacerbation of symptoms in asthma, see Non- steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs p. 1193.
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Patient packs for topical preparations carry a warning to avoid during pregnancy.
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Patient packs for topical preparations carry a warning to avoid during breast-feeding.
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Deterioration in renal function has also been reported after topical use.
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For topical preparations, apply with gentle massage only.
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There can be variation in the licensing of different medicines containing the same drug. Gel ▶Traxam (Advanz Pharma) Felbinac 30 mg per 1 gram Traxam 3% gel | 100 gram P £8.03 DT = £8.03 Traxam Pain Relief 3% gel | 7.5 gram p £1.24 | 30 gram p £2.26 DT = £2.26 Foam CAUTIONARY AND ADVISORY LABELS 15 EXCIPIENTS: May contain Cetostearyl alcohol (including cetyl and stearyl alcohol) ▶Traxam (Advanz Pharma) Felbinac 31.7 mg per 1 gram Traxam 3.17% foam | 100 gram P £8.41 DT = £8.41
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For topical preparations patients and carers should be advised to wash hands immediately after use. Photosensitivity Patients should be advised against excessive exposure to sunlight of area treated in order to avoid possibility of photosensitivity.
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Apply 2–4 times a day, therapy should be
First-line fragment. Read the complete Indications and Dose section above.
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