Ketoprofen – Fastum gel 2.5% 50 g

$19.00

Description

Latin name

FASTUM ®

Release form

Gel for external use 2.5%.

Packing

50 g in a tube.

Pharmacological action

Pharmacodynamics

NSAIDs for external use. The mechanism of action is associated with inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis. It has a local analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antiexudative effect.

With the symptomatic treatment of diseases of the joints, tendons, ligaments, muscles, skin with the joint syndrome, it reduces joint pain at rest and during movement, morning stiffness and swelling of the joints.

Pharmacokinetics

When applied topically, it is absorbed extremely slowly. Bioavailability is 5%. When used in a dose of 50-150 mg, the concentration in the blood plasma is 0.08-0.15 μg / ml. Does not cumulate in the body.

Indications

Diseases of the musculoskeletal system (joint syndrome with exacerbation of gout, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis, osteochondrosis with radicular syndrome, inflammatory lesions of the ligaments, tendons, bursitis, sciatica, lumbago)

myalgia of rheumatic and non-rheumatic origin

post-traumatic inflammation of the soft tissues and musculoskeletal system.

Contraindications

Soaking dermatoses, eczema, infected abrasions,

wounds, a history of bronchospasm, urticaria, or rhinitis due to the use of acetylsalicylic acid

children under 12 years of age

III trimester of pregnancy

lactation (breastfeeding)

increased sensitivity to other drugs, acid.

Use with caution in: erosive and ulcerative lesions of the gastrointestinal tract, severe impaired renal and hepatic function, chronic heart failure, bronchial asthma, and liver porphyria.

Use during pregnancy and lactation

The drug is contraindicated for use in the III trimester of pregnancy and during lactation (breastfeeding). In the I and II trimesters, the drug is used with caution.

Composition of

100 g of gel contain:

Active ingredients:

ketoprofen 2.5 g

Excipients:

carbomer 940 – 1.5 g,

ethanol 96% – 40 ml,

nerolium oil – 0.05

lavender oil (hybrid lavender oil).

Dosage and administration

The drug is intended for external use.

A small amount of gel (3-5 cm long column) is applied 1-2 times / day with a thin layer on the skin over the site of inflammation and rubbed lightly.

The duration of treatment should not exceed 14 days.

Side effects

Local reactions: allergic dermatitis, eczema, flushing of the skin, photodermatitis, bullous dermatitis, exanthema, purpura.

Systemic reactions: urticaria, generalized skin rash, edema, photosensitivity, stomatitis.

Drug Interaction

The interaction of Fastum with other medicines has not been described.

overdose

Due to extremely low systemic absorption, overdose is unlikely.

Storage conditions

Store in a dark place and out of the reach of children at a temperature of 15 ° to 25 ° C.

Expiration

5 years.

Deystvuyuschee substance Ketoprofen

Dosage form

Dosage form srd lkp gel for external use

Berlin-Chemie / Menarini Germany