Ansaid (Flurbiprofen) - Indications and Dosage

INDICATIONS AND USAGE

Carefully consider the potential benefits and risks of ANSAID and other treatment options before deciding to use ANSAID. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals (see WARNINGS).

ANSAID is indicated:

• For relief of the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.
• For relief of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Carefully consider the potential benefits and risks of ANSAID and other treatment options before deciding to use ANSAID. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals (see WARNINGS).

After observing the response to initial therapy with ANSAID, the dose and frequency should be adjusted to suit an individual patient's needs.

For relief of the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis, the recommended starting dose of ANSAID is 200 to 300 mg per day, divided for administration two, three, or four times a day. The largest recommended single dose in a multiple-dose daily regimen is 100 mg.

HOW SUPPLIED

ANSAID Tablets are available as follows:

50 mg: white, oval, film-coated, imprinted ANSAID 50 mg

    Bottles of 2000        NDC 0009-0170-24

100 mg: blue, oval, film-coated, imprinted ANSAID 100 mg

    Bottles of 100          NDC 0009-0305-03
    Bottles of 2000        NDC 0009-0305-30

Store at controlled room temperature 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [see USP].

Rx Only

LAB-0104-5.0

January 2007