title: Flurbiprofen: new indication. Lozenges: NSAIDs are not to be taken like sweets!
abstract: In practice, flurbiprofen lozenges have a negative risk-benefit balance in the treatment of sore throat; it is better to suck real sweets and, if necessary, take oral paracetamol.
mesh_terms: D000082:Acetaminophen; D000284:Administration, Oral; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002182:Candy; D002626:Chemistry, Pharmaceutical; D003257:Consumer Product Safety; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D017277:Drug Approval; D005480:Flurbiprofen / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005602:France; D006801:Humans; D004366:Nonprescription Drugs / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010612:Pharyngitis / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D004366:Nonprescription Drugs; D000082:Acetaminophen; D005480:Flurbiprofen