Orudis Oral

Generic Name: KETOPROFEN - ORAL
Pronounced: (kee-toe-PRO-fen)

Orudis Oral Warning

This drug may infrequently cause serious (rarely fatal) bleeding from the stomach or intestines. Also, related drugs rarely have caused blood clots to form, resulting in heart attacks and strokes. This medication might also rarely cause similar problems. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about the benefits and risks of treatment, as well as other possible medication choices.

If you notice any of the following rare but very serious side effects, stop taking ketoprofen and seek immediate medical attention: black stools, persistent stomach/abdominal pain, vomit that looks like coffee grounds, chest pain, weakness on one side of the body, sudden vision changes, slurred speech.

Orudis Oral Side Effects

Stomach upset, gas, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, or headache may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

If your doctor has directed you to use this medication, remember that he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur:

stomach pain
swelling of the hands or feet
sudden or unexplained weight gain
vision changes
hearing changes (e.g., ringing in the ears)
mental/mood changes
fast/pounding heartbeat
persistent/severe headache
fainting
difficult/painful swallowing

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur:

change in the amount of urine
easy bruising/bleeding
signs of infection (e.g., fever, persistent sore throat)
unexplained stiff neck

This drug may rarely cause serious (possibly fatal) liver disease. If you notice any of the following highly unlikely but very serious side effects, stop taking ketoprofen and consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately: