Anthropometric Measurements as Predictors of Low Birth Weight Among Tanzanian Neonates: A Hospital-Based Study
November 7, 2025
Brand Name :
Nalfon, profeno
Synonyms :
Class :
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Dosage Forms & StrengthsÂ
Tablet-600mgÂ
Capsule-200mg,400mgÂ
PainÂ
200mg orally every 4-6 hoursÂ
200
mg
Tablet
Orally 
every 6 hrs
300 - 600
mg
Tablets
Orally 
every 8 hrs
300 - 600
mg
Tablet
Orally 
every 8 hrs
300 - 600
mg
Tablet
Orally 
every 8 hrs
Safety and efficacy not establishedÂ
may increase the anticoagulation effect when combined
interaction with NSAIDs may lead to increased toxicity such as myelosuppression, renal toxicity, and GI toxicity
interaction with NSAIDs may lead to increased toxicity such as myelosuppression, renal toxicity, and GI toxicity
the toxicity of either of the drugs is increased due to pharmacokinetic synergism
may increase the anticoagulation when combined with ginkgo biloba
fenoprofen has the potential to reduce the rate of excretion of idebenone, leading to an elevation in levels of serum
When loracarbef is used together with fenoprofen, the risk or seriousness of nephrotoxicity is enhanced
When fenoprofen is used together with piroxicam, this leads to enhanced risk or seriousness of adverse outcomes
When fenoprofen is used together with andrographolide, this leads to enhanced risk or seriousness of bleeding
When cefmenoxime is used together with fenoprofen, this leads to enhanced risk or seriousness of nephrotoxicity
When fenoprofen is used together with proglumetacin, this leads to enhanced risk or seriousness of adverse events
When fenoprofen is used together with bufexamac, this leads to enhanced risk or seriousness of adverse outcomes
fenoprofen leads to a reduction in the rate of excretion of nitric oxide, which leads to an increased level of serum
When fenoprofen is used together with nifenazone, this leads to enhanced risk or seriousness of adverse events
When fenoprofen is used together with diazoxide, this leads to reduction in therapeutic effectiveness of diazoxide
the toxicity of either of the drugs is increased due to pharmacokinetic synergism
when both drugs are combined, there may be an increased risk of adverse effects  
Frequency defined:Â Â
>10%Â
Dyspepsia (10.3%)Â
SomnolenceÂ
Increased LFTÂ
1-10%Â
Abdominal painÂ
AnemiaÂ
DiarrheaÂ
DizzinessÂ
EdemaÂ
HeadacheÂ
ConfusionÂ
TremorÂ
SweatingÂ
TinnitusÂ
Blurred visionÂ
PalpitationsÂ
NervousnessÂ
FatigueÂ
RashÂ
NauseaÂ
VomitingÂ
GI bleeding, ulcerationÂ
Frequency Not DefinedÂ
InsomniaÂ
AstheniaÂ
ParesthesiaÂ
Muscle weaknessÂ
Decreased hearingÂ
PurpuraÂ
ThrombocytopeniaÂ
hemolytic anemia Â
DysuriaÂ
CystitisÂ
hematuriaÂ
Nephrotic syndromeÂ
papillary necrosisÂ
Cholestatic hepatitisÂ
Pregnancy consideration: CÂ
Lactation: The drug is excreted in the human breast milk Â
Pregnancy category:Â
Patient information leafletÂ
Generic Name: fenoprofenÂ
Pronounced: [ fen-oh-PROE-fen] Â
Why do we use fenoprofen?Â
Fenoprofen is used to treat mild to moderate pain, rheumatoid arthritis, or osteoarthritis.Â