What side effects can this medication cause?

Contact your doctor if you experience blood in your vomit or bloody, black, or tarry stools. These symptoms could indicate damage to the stomach or intestines, which could be dangerous.

If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking fenoprofen and seek medical attention or contact your doctor immediately:

an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing, closing of the throat, swelling of the lips, tongue, or face, or hives)
muscle cramps, numbness, or tingling
ulcers (open sores) in the mouth
rapid weight gain (fluid retention)
seizures
decreased hearing or ringing in the ears
yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice)
abdominal cramping, indigestion, or heartburn

Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take fenoprofen and talk to your doctor if you experience

dizziness or headache
nausea, diarrhea, or constipation
depression
fatigue or weakness
dry mouth
irregular menstrual periods

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

 

FDA Information

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In case of an emergency/overdose

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