Flurbiprofen: new indication. Lozenges: NSAIDs are not to be taken like sweets!

Prescrire Int. 2007 Feb;16(87):13.

Abstract

In practice, flurbiprofen lozenges have a negative risk-benefit balance in the treatment of sore throat; it is better to suck real sweets and, if necessary, take oral paracetamol.

MeSH terms

  • Acetaminophen
  • Administration, Oral
  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / administration & dosage
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / adverse effects
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / therapeutic use
  • Candy
  • Chemistry, Pharmaceutical
  • Consumer Product Safety*
  • Cost-Benefit Analysis
  • Drug Approval
  • Flurbiprofen / administration & dosage
  • Flurbiprofen / adverse effects
  • Flurbiprofen / therapeutic use*
  • France
  • Humans
  • Nonprescription Drugs / administration & dosage
  • Nonprescription Drugs / adverse effects
  • Nonprescription Drugs / therapeutic use
  • Pharyngitis / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
  • Nonprescription Drugs
  • Acetaminophen
  • Flurbiprofen