Results of the rectal administration of ketoprofen in fifty-two patients.

The results of a clinical study of ketoprofen suppositories suggest that the drug is effective when given in this way. It is suggested that, in the treatment of inflammatory rheumatic disorders, advantage should be taken of the longer duration of action of ketoprofen suppositories to prescribe their administration early in the morning and before retiring. Local intolerance occurred in only 4 of 52 patients.