Flurbiprofen: new indication. Lozenges: NSAIDs are not to be taken like sweets!
Prescrire International 16(87): 13
2007
ISSN/ISBN: 1167-7422 PMID: 17323518 Document Number: 606609
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.
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