Orudis SR (Ketoprofen Sr)

Do’s

• Orudis SR is typically taken once a day. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.
• To reduce the risk of stomach bleeding and other side effects, take this medication at the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible time.
• Orudis SR should be swallowed whole and should not be split, crushed, or chewed.
• If you miss a dose within 8 hours of the usual time, take the missed dose as soon as possible and then take the next dose at the regularly scheduled time. If it has been more than 8 hours since the missed dose, skip the missed dose.
• Orudis SR may irritate the stomach, so it is recommended to take it with food. 

Don’ts

• Do not use more of this product or use it more often than prescribed.
• Do not double the next dose to catch up on the missed dose.
• Avoid coffee, spicy food, or alcohol while taking this medication.
• Do not give this medicine to anyone else, even if they have the same condition as you. 
• Do not use this medicine to treat any other complaints unless your healthcare provider tells you to. 
• Do not stop taking Orudis SR or lower the dosage without checking with your healthcare provider. 

• Stomach upset or pain
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Gas
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Drowsiness
• Swelling or fluid retention
• Skin rash or itching

This is not an exhaustive list of side effects, and other side effects may occur. If you experience any unusual or severe side effects while taking Orudis SR, contact your healthcare provider immediately.

Orudis SR should not be given to patients who have experienced asthma, urticaria, or allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Severe, rarely fatal, anaphylactic reactions to ketoprofen have been reported in such patients.

Orudis SR should be used with caution in patients with preexisting asthma. It may cause severe, potentially fatal bronchospasm in asthmatic patients who experience rhinitis with or without nasal polyps or exhibit severe bronchospasm after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs.

NSAIDs, including Orudis SR, can cause serious skin adverse events such as exfoliative dermatitis, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS), and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), which can be fatal. These events may occur without warning.

If you plan to have surgery that requires general anesthesia, inform your healthcare provider that you are taking Orudis SR.

The use of Orudis SR during the first and second trimesters of pregnancy should be avoided unless clearly necessary. If ketoprofen is used, the dose should be kept as low and the duration of treatment as short as possible. It is not recommended to take Orudis SR during the third trimester of pregnancy. Consult your healthcare provider before using Orudis SR if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Orudis SR may interact with other medications. Inform your healthcare provider about all the medications you are taking, including prescription, over-the-counter, and herbal products.

This is not an exhaustive list of warnings and precautions associated with Orudis SR. Consult with your healthcare provider for more detailed and personalized information.