Description
Release form
Gel for external use.
Packaging
Tuba 50 g.
Pharmacological action
Ketoprofen has a local anti-inflammatory, analgesic effect.
The main mechanism of action of the drug is associated with the suppression of the activity of cyclooxygenase 1 and 2, which regulates the synthesis of prostaglandins.
In case of articular syndrome, the use of the drug can reduce pain at rest and during movement, reduce morning stiffness, swelling of the joints.
Indications
– Disorders of the musculoskeletal system (joint syndrome rheumatism and exacerbation of gout, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis, osteochondrosis with radicular syndrome, sciatica, inflammation of ligaments, tendons, bursitis, sciatica, lumbago).
– Muscle pains of rheumatic and non-rheumatic origin.
– Post-traumatic inflammation of the soft tissues and musculoskeletal system (injuries and ruptures of ligaments, bruises).
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity, weeping dermatoses, eczema, infected abrasions, wounds, pregnancy, lactation, children (up to 12 years old).
Special instructions
Do not use on open wounds and sore skin!
Avoid contact with eyes (danger of conjunctival irritation) and mucous membranes.
After working with the gel, wash your hands immediately. Do not use with occlusive (airtight) dressings!
There is no data on the effect on the ability to drive a car and work with equipment.
Composition of
100 g of gel contains:
Active ingredient:
ketoprofen 2.5 g
Excipients:
carbopol 940,
ethanol% (ethanol),
trolamine, srind
Dosage and Administration
Externally.
A strip of Ketoprofen gel 4-6 cm long is applied with light massaging movements to the skin in the area of ??pain and inflammation.
Duration of use without consulting a doctor is no more than 10 days.
Side effects
Rarely allergic reactions: flushing of the skin, photosensitivity, skin exanthema, purpura.
In such cases, drug treatment should be discontinued.
Itching, burning sensation at the site of application of the drug.
Drug interactions
With topical application of ketoprofen in the form of a gel, drug and other interactions have not been established.
Overdose
The extremely low systemic absorption of the active components of the drug when applied topically makes overdosing almost impossible.
Storage Conditions
In a dark, dry place at 15-25 ° C.
Expiration
2 years.
Active substance
Ketoprofen
Terms of drugstore
Without prescription
Dosage form
gel for external use
