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Discontinued Warning Icon Please Note: This Drug has been discontinued.

GENERIC NAME: bromfenac

BRAND NAME: Duract

IMPORTANT NEWS ALERT - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ordered the removal of bromfenac (DURACT) from the market in the United States because of potentially serious side effects.

Reference: FDA Prescribing Information


Last Editorial Review: 3/26/1998 2:30:00 PM




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You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088.


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