What is Oraflex used for?

Oraflex is indicated for Rheumatoid arthritis.

What development phase is Oraflex in?

Oraflex is FDA-approved (marketed).

What is the generic name of Oraflex?

BENOXAPROFEN is the generic (nonproprietary) name of Oraflex.

Last reviewed 2026-04-20 · How we verify

Oraflex (BENOXAPROFEN)

FDA-approved withdrawn Small molecule Quality 21/100

At a glance

Generic name	BENOXAPROFEN
Drug class	benoxaprofen
Target	Arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase
Modality	Small molecule
Therapeutic area	Immunology
Phase	FDA-approved
First approval	1982

Approved indications

Rheumatoid arthritis

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

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FDA label	Mechanism, indications, dosing, boxed warnings, drug interactions

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