Ibuprofen |
First Choice
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Tablets 200mg, 400mg, 600mg Solution for infusion 400mg/100mL |
LSCMMG: Over the Counter Items that Should not be Routinely Prescribed in Primary Care Policy |
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Etoricoxib Arcoxia® |
Formulary
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Tablets 60mg, 90mg, 120mg |
MHRA: Etoricoxib (Arcoxia): revised dose recommendation for rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis |
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Indometacin |
Formulary
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Capsules 25mg M/R capsules 75mg Suppositories 100mg Indometacin is usually only recommended for gout |
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Phenylbutazone |
Formulary
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Tablets 100mg Consultant rheumatologist only. Reserved for ankylosing spondylitis not responsive to other NSAIDs |
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Diclofenac |
Formulary
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Suppositories 12.5mg, 25mg, 50mg, 100mg For short term treatment of post-op pain, renal colic and lithotripsy only |
MHRA: Diclofenac: new contraindications and warnings |
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Diclofenac |
Formulary
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Tablets e/c 25mg, 50mg |
MHRA: Diclofenac: new contraindications and warnings |
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Diclofenac Akis® |
Formulary
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For short term treatment of post-op pain (Akis®) Injection 75mg/1mL Morecambe bay only |
MHRA: https://www.gov.uk/drug-safety-update/diclofenac-new-contraindications-and-warnings |
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