L. A. Navarro, G. Jorro, C. Morales
Mar 1, 1995
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Contact Dermatitis
Abstract
Piketoprofen, 2-(3-benzoy1phenyl-a-methylacetamide)4-methyl-pyridine (1), is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) derived from propionic acid (amide derived from ketoprofen), which, although poorly absorbed orally, exhibits high pharmacological activity after topical administration. Piketoprofen is distributed in Spain, as cream and spray formulations like Calmatel®, under licence by Almirall Laboratories S. A., Spain (2).