Fenoprofen Calcium

FENOPROFEN CALCIUM

Manufacturer: Gentex Pharma

Score: 141.0

Quick Summary

Fenoprofen Calcium is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used for the relief of mild to moderate pain, rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoarthritis. The recommended dosage is 200 mg every 4 to 6 hours for analgesia, and 400 to 600 mg 3 to 4 times daily for rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Important safety information includes the risk of serious cardiovascular and gastrointestinal events, and contraindications such as known hypersensitivity to fenoprofen or history of asthma, urticaria, or other allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs. Special population considerations include use during pregnancy, nursing mothers, pediatric use, and geriatric use.

Key Clinical Findings and Indications

Relief of mild to moderate pain
Relief of signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis
Relief of signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis

Important Safety Information

Warning

Risk of serious cardiovascular and gastrointestinal events

Contraindications

Known hypersensitivity to fenoprofen or any components of the drug product
History of asthma, urticaria, or other allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs
In the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery

Adverse Reactions

Dyspepsia
Headache
Somnolence
Nausea
Dizziness
Constipation
Nervousness
Asthenia
Peripheral edema

Dosing Recommendations

General Guidance

Total daily dosage should not exceed 3,200 mg

Analgesia

Adult Dose

200 mg every 4 to 6 hours

Pediatric Dose

Not established

Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis

Adult Dose

400 to 600 mg 3 to 4 times daily

Pediatric Dose

Not established

Special Population Considerations

Pregnancy

Use of NSAIDs, including fenoprofen, can cause premature closure of the fetal ductus arteriosus and fetal renal dysfunction

Nursing Mothers

Not specified

Pediatric Use

Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients under the age of 18 have not been established

Geriatric Use

Elderly patients are at greater risk for NSAID-associated serious cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and/or renal adverse reactions

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