Luhan Pharmachem Co., Ltd.

Luhan Pharmachem Co., Ltd. supplies Ketoprofen bulk active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) to the pharmaceutical industry. Our Ketoprofen is manufactured by cGMP compliant facility. Welcome to contact us for further details including current DMF status for the product and up to date regulatory status of the manufacturing facility. We look forward to assisting you with your research and development projects.

What is Ketoprofen?

Ketoprofen, purchase (RS)2-(3-benzoylphenyl)-propionic acid (chemical formula C16H14O3) is one of the propionic acid class of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with analgesic and antipyretic effects. It acts by inhibiting the body’s production of prostaglandin.

What is the mechanism of action?

Ketoprofen exhibits anti-inflammatory, remedy analgesic and antipyretic activities. It potently inhibits the enzyme cyclooxygenase resulting in prostaglandin synthesis inhibition. It also prevents formation of thromboxane A2 by platelet aggregation.

How to dose Ketoprofen?

Prescription ketoprofen comes as a capsule and extended-release (long-acting) capsule to take by mouth. The capsules are usually taken three or four times a day for arthritis or every 6 to 8 hours as needed for pain. The extended-release capsules are usually taken once daily. If you take ketoprofen regularly, capsule take it at around the same times every day.

Nonprescription ketoprofen comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken with a full glass of water or other liquid every 4 to 6 hours as needed.

What are the side effects?

• chest pain, weakness, shortness of breath, slurred speech, problems with vision or balance
• black, bloody, or tarry stools, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds
• confusion, tremors or shaking
• urinating less than usual or not at all

Storage

Store at room temperature, Below 30°C. Do not Freeze. Protect from Sunlight.

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