Carefully consider the potential benefits and risks of ANSAID (flurbiprofen) and other treatment options before deciding to use ANSAID (flurbiprofen) . Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals (see WARNINGS).

ANSAID (flurbiprofen) is indicated:

• For relief of the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.
• For relief of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis.

Carefully consider the potential benefits and risks of ANSAID (flurbiprofen) and other treatment options before deciding to use ANSAID (flurbiprofen) . Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals (see WARNINGS).

After observing the response to initial therapy with ANSAID (flurbiprofen) , the dose and frequency should be adjusted to suit an individual patient's needs.

For relief of the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis, the recommended starting dose of ANSAID (flurbiprofen) is 200 to 300 mg per day, divided for administration two, three, or four times a day. The largest recommended single dose in a multiple-dose daily regimen is 100 mg.

ANSAID (flurbiprofen) Tablets are available as follows:

50 mg: white, oval, film-coated, imprinted ANSAID (flurbiprofen) 50 mg

Bottles of 2000 NDC 0009-0170-24

100 mg: blue, oval, film-coated, imprinted ANSAID (flurbiprofen) 100 mg

Bottles of 100 NDC 0009-0305-03
Bottles of 2000 NDC 0009-0305-30

Store at controlled room temperature 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [see USP].

Distributed by: Pharmacia & Upjohn Company, Division of Pfizer Inc, NY, NY 10017. Revised July 2010

Last reviewed on RxList: 9/10/2010
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.