AFLUR 0.03%W/V EAR DPS

Overview

AFLUR 0.03%W/V EAR DPS is a Schedule H drug.

AFLUR 0.03%W/V EAR DPS is composed of: FLURBIPROFEN (0.03 %W/V)

Flurbiprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat pain and inflammation. It may be taken with food to decrease stomach upset. Flurbiprofen is a prescription medication used to treat the symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. It is also used in liquid form to prevent or reduce changes in the eye that can occur during eye surgery.

Usage

FLURBIPROFEN is generally used to treat: Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

AFLUR 0.03%W/V EAR DPS is generally taken With Food.

Precautions for AFLUR 0.03%W/V EAR DPS and its Constituents


  • This medication comes in tablet form and is taken up to 4 times a day with or without food. It is also available as an eye drop, and is usually instilled every 30 minutes beginning 2 hours before surgery, for a total of 4 doses.
  • This medicine may cause stomach bleeding. Daily use of alcohol and tobacco, especially when combined with this medicine, may increase your risk for stomach bleeding. Limit alcohol and stop smoking.
  • This medication may make you more sensitive to the sun. Limit your time in the sun. Avoid tanning booths and sunlamps. Use sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors.
  • Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially stomach/intestinal bleeding, kidney problems, and worsening heart problems.
  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or if you plan to become pregnant. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. It is not recommended for use during the first and last trimesters of pregnancy due to possible harm to the unborn baby and interference with normal labor/delivery.
  • This drug passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
  • Before taking flurbiprofen, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it or to aspirin or other NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen, naproxen, celecoxib).
  • This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have aspirin-sensitive asthma (a history of worsening breathing with runny/stuffy nose after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs), recent heart bypass surgery (CABG).

Symptoms of Overdosage

FLURBIPROFEN over-dosage can result in: Abdomen Pain, Vomit, Drowsiness, Slow Or Irregular Breathing

Common Side-Effects

FLURBIPROFEN : Abdomen Pain, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Constipation, Difficulty Urinating, Lower Back Pain

Serious Side-Effects

FLURBIPROFEN : Stomach Pain, Abdomen Pain, Bloody Or Red Colored Vomit, Bloody Or Red Colored Stools, Irregular Heartbeat

Rare Side-Effects

FLURBIPROFEN : Back Pain, Gums Bleeding, Loose Motion, Eyes Blurred Vision, Chest Pain, Chills, Cough, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Difficulty Breathing, Difficulty Swallowing, Dizziness, Fatigue (tiredness), Irregular Heartbeat, Fainting, Lightheadedness, Head Headache, Fever, Body Itching, Increased Thirst, Slow Heart Rate (pulse), Loss Of Appetite, Nausea, Pale Skin, Eyes Eye Irritation, Eyes Swelling, Throat Soreness, Body Excessive Sweating, Vomit, Weight Gain, Weight Loss (unintentional), Eyes Yellow Eyes

Disease Interactions

FLURBIPROFEN can interfere with: Asthma, Anemia, Heart Failure, Acute Liver Failure, Hypercalcaemia, Hyperkalemia, Hypertension, Thrombosis

Technical Classification

FLURBIPROFEN is categorized as: NONSTEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENTS / ANALGESICS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS

Available Alternatives for AFLUR 0.03%W/V EAR DPS

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

AFLUR 0.03%W/V EAR DPSINR 36.51 for 5 ML EAR DROPFLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %W/V
FLUR EYE DPSINR 121.88 for 10 ML EYE DROPFLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %W/V
FLURBIN 0.03% W/V EYE DPSINR 59 for 5 ML EYE DROPFLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %W/V
KAZIFLUR 0.03%W/V EYE DPSINR 66 for 5 ML EYE DROPFLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %W/V
OCUFLUR EYE DPSINR 46.4 for 5 ML EYE DROPFLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %W/V
OCUFLUR ONT EYE OINTINR 40.66 for 5 GM EYE OINTMENTFLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %W/V

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

BELLFLUR EYE DPSINR 38.71 for 5 ML EYE DROPFLURBIPROFEN 3.0 MG
BRUGELINR 119 for 30 GM GELFLURBIPROFEN 5 %W/W
BRUGEL 5% W/W GELINR 108.5 for 30 GM GELFLURBIPROFEN 5.0 %W/W
BRUGEL ACTIFAST 5% GELINR 108.5 for 25 GM GELFLURBIPROFEN 5.0 %
CADIFLUR 0.03% EYE DPSINR 57.1 for 5 ML EYE DROPFLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %
DOLOKIND 100MG EYE DPSINR 60.5 for 5 ML EYE DROPFLURBIPROFEN 100.0 MG
EYEFLUR 0.03% EYE DPSINR 53 for 5 ML EYE DROPFLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %
FBN 0.03% EYE DPSINR 52.94 for 5 ML EYE DROPFLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %
FLB EYE DPSINR 89.06 for 5 ML EYE DROPFLURBIPROFEN
FLU BI EYE DPSINR 35 for 5 ML EYE DROPFLURBIPROFEN
FLUBI 0.03% EYE DPSINR 46 for 5 ML EYE DROPFLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %
FLUBICHLOR 0.5%W/V/0.03%W/V EYE DPSINR 58 for 5 ML EYE DROPCHLORAMPHENICOL 0.5 %W/V, FLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %W/V
FLUBIFEN 0.03% EYE DPSINR 30 for 5 ML EYE DROPFLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %
FLUBIGAT 0.3MG/3MG EYE DPSINR 58 for 5 ML EYE DROPGEFITINIB 3.0 MG, FLURBIPROFEN 0.3 MG
FLUDPS 0.03% EYE DPSINR 35 for 5 ML EYE DROPFLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %
FLUFEN 0.03% EYE DPSINR 50 for 1 ML EYE DROPFLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %
FLUR EYE DROPSINR 133.82 for 10 ML EYE DROPHYDROXYPROPYLMETHYLCELLULOSE 0.25 %W/V, FLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %W/V
FLURBIPROFENFLURBIPROFEN
FLURBIREN 0.03% EYE DPSINR 50.19 for 5 ML EYE DROPFLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %
FLURBITOP EYE DPSINR 26.97 for 5 ML EYE DROPFLURBIPROFEN
FLURGAT 0.3MG/3MG EYE DPSINR 71.5 for 5 ML EYE DROPGEFITINIB 3.0 MG, FLURBIPROFEN 0.3 MG
FROBEN FR PWDINR 28 for 6 GM POWDERFLURBIPROFEN
GATIAID F 0.03%/0.3% EYE DPSINR 72 for 5 ML EYE DROPGEFITINIB 0.3 %W/V, FLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %W/V
HYLUR EYE DPSINR 25.2 for 5 ML EYE DROPFLURBIPROFEN
LUFEN EYE DPSINR 28 for 5 ML EYE DROPFLURBIPROFEN 0.3 %W/V
MIGRID 10MG TABINR 36.7 for 10 TABLETSFLURBIPROFEN 10.0 MG
OPTIFEN 0.03% EYE DPSINR 32.06 for 5 ML EYE DROPFLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %
PENFEN EYE DPSINR 59 for 5 ML EYE DROPFLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %W/V, PHENYL MERCURIC NITRATE 0.002 %W/V, HYDROXYPROPYLMETHYLCELLULOSE 0.25 %W/V
PROFEN 0.03% EYE DPSINR 50 for 5 ML EYE DROPFLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %
PROFLUR EYE DPSINR 40 for 5 ML EYE DROPFLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %W/V, PHENYL MERCURIC NITRATE 0.002 %W/V
RAYFLUR EYE DPSINR 49.5 for 5 ML EYE DROPFLURBIPROFEN , HYDROXYPROPYLMETHYLCELLULOSE , PHENYL MERCURIC NITRATE
SAPLURE EYE DPSINR 38 for 10 ML EYE DROPPHENYL MERCURIC NITRATE 0.001 %W/V, FLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %W/V
SIOFLUR 0.03% EYE DPSINR 44.27 for 5 ML EYE DROPFLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %
TAKFLUR 0.03%W/V/0.25%W/V/0.001%W/V EYE DPSINR 60 for 5 ML EYE DROPPHENYL MERCURIC NITRATE 0.001 %W/V, HYDROXYPROPYLMETHYLCELLULOSE 0.25 %W/V, FLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %W/V
TOFLER EYE DPSINR 35 for 5 ML EYE DROPPHENYL MERCURIC NITRATE 0.001 %W/V, FLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %W/V
ZEFLUR EYE DPSINR 50 for 5 ML EYE DROPHYDROXYPROPYLMETHYLCELLULOSE 0.25 %W/V, FLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %W/V