Background Dysmenorrhoea is a common gynaecological problem consisting of painful
cramps accompanying menstruation, which in the absence of any underlying abnormality is …

Ketoprofen has emerged as a potent nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. Its efficacy in the
treatment of conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis has been …

Background: Primary dysmenorrhea is common and troublesome. The comparative efficacy
of over-the-counter analgesics (OTCAs) for dysmenorrhea is unclear. This study was aimed …

Objective Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are used as first-line treatment of primary
dysmenorrhea, but there has been no optimal clinical choice among non-steroidal anti …

Dexketoprofen, the active enantiomer of the racemic compound ketoprofen, is a new
nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) of the arylpropionate family. The efficacy and …

Dexketoprofen, the pure S (+)‐enantiomer of ketoprofen, is a promising new analgesic, but
few clinical trials have yet examined its efficacy and tolerability. In this study, patients with a …

The pharmacokinetics of dexketoprofen trometamol were evaluated in two studies using
healthy volunteers. In the first study, the relative bioavailability of a single oral capsule of …

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are frequently administered orally with
modified-release formulations. The attainment of modified-release drugs is commonly …

Under double‐blind, crossover conditions, 43 women with primary dysmenorrhea received
ketoprofen, ibuprofen, and placebo during three consecutive menstrual cycles. Pain intensity …

Summary Dexketoprofen (S (+)-2-(3-benzoylphenyl) propionic acid) is the active enantiomer
of ketoprofen, a racemic nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug with proven analgesic activity …