Fastum Gel (ketoprofene)
Fastum Gel contains a medicine called ketoprofen.
Fastum Gel belongs to a group of medicines called Non-Steroidal AntiInflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs).
These reduce inflammation and relieve pain.
Fastum Gel is used to relieve the pain of soft tissue injuries, and acute strains and sprains.
Fastum Gel should only be used by adults and children over 12 years of age.
Do not use Fastum Gel:
-If you are allergic to the active substance ketoprofen or to any of the other ingredients in this formulation.
-If you have previously had any photosensitivity reactions – an abnormal reaction of the skin to sunlight which may resemble severe sunburn.
-If you are hypersensitive (allergic) to UV blockers (sun creams) or perfumes.
-If you are allergic to aspirin, other NSAIDs (eg ibuprofen) or any medicines for pain relief or inflammation including tiaprofenic acid.
-If you are allergic to fenofibrate (a medicine used to lower blood cholesterol).
-if you have had wheezing (asthma), runny nose (rhinitis) or an itchy rash (hives) after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs (eg ibuprofen).
-If you intend to use it on skin conditions such as eczema, acne or infected skin, an open wound or skin lesion (eg abscess, ulcer or tumour).
-If the area to be treated is near the eyes.
-If you are pregnant (see pregnancy and breast-feeding section).
Stop using Fastum Gel immediately if you experience any skin reaction including reactions after co-application with octocrylene containing products (octocrylene is an ingredient used in several cosmetic and hygiene products such as shampoo, after-shave, shower and bath gels, skin creams, lipsticks, anti-ageing creams, make-up removers and hair sprays in order to delay product breakdown due to sunlight).
Do not expose the skin that has been treated with Fastum Gel to direct (even hazy) sunlight or sunbeds during treatment or for the following 2 weeks.
The safety and efficacy of Fastum Gel in children has not been established.
Pregnancy and breast-feedingDo not use if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
It may affect your baby.
This is an OTC drug, so it can be taken without a doctor's recommendation.
Before using this medicine read carefully the package leaflet as it contains more detailed information.
For any uncertainty consult your doctor or pharmacist.
The recommended dose is a length of gel 5-10 cm (2-4 inches) long (3-6 pushes of the pump dispenser) applied to the skin of the affected area two or three times daily.
Fastum Gel is for external use only.
1.
Gently massage the gel on the area you need to treat.
2.
Wash your hands immediately after use.
3.
Do not apply Fastum Gel to sore, broken or infected skin.
4.
Do not use Fastum Gel near the eyes, mouth, nostrils, anal and genital regions.
5.
Stop using Fastum Gel if you get a rash, itchy or sensitive skin after use.
6.
Do not use with an air-tight or water-tight dressing (i.
e.
do.
not bandage, wrap, or cover the area with a plastic.
dressing).
ketoprofene, carbomer, ethanol, neroli essence, lavender essence, trolamine and purified water
| Veprimi | analgesic ,anti-inflamator ,anti-inflammatory |
|---|---|
| Brand | Berlin-Chemie Menarini |
| Formulation | gel ,xhel |
| Size | 50 g |
| I përshtatshëm për | adults ,të rritur |
Fastum Gel (ketoprofene)
Topical treatment with analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties50 g
394 L
- Code Prod
- #3653
- Veprimi
- analgesic, anti-inflamator, anti-inflammatory
- Marka
- Berlin-Chemie Menarini
- Formulimi
- gel, xhel
- Masa
- 50 g
- I përshtatshëm
- adults, të rritur