Rule 24.165.520 - NONSTEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENTS PROTOCOLS(1) Clinicians may use nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents as directed by a licensed medical practitioner with prescriptive authority.(2) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents act by blocking the formation of prostaglandins.(3) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents are indicated for acute inflammation including but not limited to tendonitis, arthritis, and bursitis.(4) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents are contraindicated when there is a local infection or abrasion at the site of application. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents are also contraindicated when there is sensitivity to topical anti-inflammatory agents.(5) The specific nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents permitted by this rule are: (a) ketaprofen 20 percent (10 percent is available without prescription); (b) piroxicam 1 percent or 2 percent; (c) ibuprofen, up to 20 percent; and (d) diclofenac 2.5 percent. Mont. Admin. r. 24.165.520
NEW, 2005 MAR p. 447, Eff. 4/1/05; AMD, 2019 MAR p. 1743, Eff.10/5/2019AUTH: 37-24-201, 37-24-202, MCA IMP: 37-24-108, 37-24-109, MCA