How should I take ketoprofen?
Take this medication exactly as directed on the label, or as it has been prescribed by your
doctor. Do not use the medication in larger amounts, or use it for longer than recommended.
Ketoprofen should not be used to treat minor aches and pains.
If you take ketoprofen for a long period of time, your doctor may want to check you on a
regular basis to make sure this medication is not causing harmful effects. Do not miss any
scheduled visits to your doctor.
Store ketoprofen at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and light.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Since ketoprofen is sometimes taken as needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. If
you are taking the medication regularly, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is
almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at your next regularly
scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this
medicine. Overdose symptoms may include nausea,
vomiting, dizziness,
drowsiness, black or
bloody stools, coughing up blood, urinating less than usual or not at all,
shallow breathing,
fainting,
seizure (convulsion), or coma.
What should I avoid while taking ketoprofen?
Do not use any other over-the-counter cold,
allergy, or
pain medication without first
asking your doctor or pharmacist. Many medicines available over the counter contain medicines
similar to ketoprofen (such as aspirin,
ibuprofen, or
naproxen). If you take certain products
together you may accidentally take too much of this type of medication. Read the label of any
other medicine you are using to see if it contains aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen.
Do not drink alcohol while taking ketoprofen. Alcohol can increase the risk of
stomach bleeding.
What are the possible side effects of ketoprofen?
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these
signs of an allergic
reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop taking ketoprofen and seek medical attention or call your doctor at once if you
have any of these serious side effects:
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chest pain, weakness, shortness of breath, slurred speech, problems
with vision or balance;
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black, bloody, or tarry stools, coughing up blood or vomit
that looks like coffee grounds;
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confusion, tremors or shaking;
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urinating less than usual or not at all;
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nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark
urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
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fever, sore throat, and headache with a severe blistering,
peeling, and red skin rash;
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bruising, severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle weakness.
Less serious side effects may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell
your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect.
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