RE: Digest Number 568-KETOPROFEN OTC

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While it is true Orudis is not OTC, Ketoprofen is available OTC in a non

prescription strength. See below.

MsBeth, CPhT

ORUDIS KT

Description

Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: common cold,

backache, headache, minor pain of arthritis, toothache, menstrual

cramps, muscular aches; temporarily reduces fever.

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Directions

Do not take more than directed. Take with a full glass of water or other

liquid. Adults: Take 1 tablet every 4-6 hours while symptoms occur; if

pain or fever does not get better, you may take 1 more tablet, but do

not take more than 2 tablets in any 4-6 hour period or more than 6

tablets in any 24 hour period; with experience some people may find they

need 2 tablets for the first dose; the smallest effective dose should be

used. Children: Do not give to children under age 16 unless directed by

a doctor.

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Ingredients

Active Ingredients

Per Tablet: Ketoprofen 12.5 mg

Inactive Ingredients

Cellulose; D & C Yellow #10 Lake; FD & C Blue #1; Iron Oxide; Pharmaceutical

Glaze; Povidone; Silica; Sodium Benzoate; Sodium Lauryl Sulfate; Starch;

Stearic Acid; Sugar; Titanium Dioxide; Wax; Contains FD & C Yellow #5 Lake

(Tartrazine) As A Color Additive

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Warning

Allergy alert: Ketoprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction which may

include: hives, asthma (wheezing), facial swelling, shock. Alcohol

warning: If you consume 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day, ask your

doctor whether you should take ketoprofen or other pain relievers/fever

reducers. Ketoprofen may cause stomach bleeding. Do not use if you have

ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer,

with any other pain reliever/fever reducer, with any other product

containing ketoprofen. Ask a doctor before use if the painful area is

red or swollen, you take other drugs on a regular basis, you are under a

doctor's care for any continuing medical condition, you have had

problems or side effects with any pain reliever/fever reducer. Stop

using this product and ask a doctor if an allergic reaction occurs. Seek

medical help right away; stomach pain occurs with use of this product,

any new or unexpected symptoms occur, fever get worse or lasts more than

3 days, pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days. As with any drug, if

you are pregnant or nursing a baby, seek the advice of a health

professional before using this product. IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT NOT

TO USE KETOPROFEN DURING THE LAST 3 MONTHS OF PREGNANCY UNLESS

SPECIFICALLY DIRECTED TO DO SO BY A DOCTOR BECAUSE IT MAY CAUSE PROBLEMS

IN THE UNBORN CHILD OR COMPLICATIONS DURING DELIVERY. Keep out of reach

of children. In case of accidental overdose, seek professional

assistance or contact a poison control center right away.

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16. Which of the following medications is an OTC analgesic?

A: FeSO4 tablets

B: diphenhydramine capsules

C: ketoprofen tablets

D: DSS capsules

Jeanetta's Answer : NONE OF THE ABOVE!!!!

C ketoprofen an NSAID,a type of analgesic,

but Orudis or Oruvail is

NOT OTC.

For more about this drug go to :

http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/ketoprof_ids.htm You will find at

the very bottom that it states " Caution: : Federal law prohibits

dispensing without prescription. " which is reserved for legend an d

scheduled drugs.

A is iron sulfate supplement for anemia

B is Benadryl antihistamine for allergies

D is docusate sodium succinate or Colace stool softener