Ketonal, gel 2.5% 50 g

Ketoprofen cream 5% is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, the main properties of which are analgesic, anti-inflammatory and anti-edema effects.

Ketoprofen has no negative effect on the articular cartilage.

Indications

Symptomatic treatment of painful and inflammatory processes of various origins, including:
– rheumatoid arthritis and periarthritis;
– ankylosing spondylitis (Bechterew’s disease), psoriatic arthritis, reactive arthritis (Reiter’s syndrome);
– osteoarthritis of various localizations;
– tendinitis, bursitis, myalgia, neuralgia, radiculitis;
– injuries of the musculoskeletal system (including sports), bruises of muscles and ligaments, sprains, ruptures of ligaments and muscle tendons.

Pharmacological effect

Ketonal cream 5% is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, the main properties of which are analgesic, anti-inflammatory and decongestant effects.

Ketoprofen does not have a negative effect on the condition of articular cartilage.

Special instructions

Ketonal gel should not be applied to damaged skin (eczema, weeping dermatitis, open or infected wound).

It is necessary to avoid getting Ketonal gel on the mucous membranes, eyes and skin around the eyes.

If skin irritation occurs, therapy should be temporarily discontinued.

In case of severe irritation, it is not recommended to continue therapy.

During therapy and for 2 weeks after its cessation, direct sunlight and ultraviolet radiation should be avoided.

Active ingredient

Ketoprofen

Composition

1 g of gel for external use contains:

active substance

ketoprofen 25 mg;

excipients:

carbomer,

trolamine (triethanolamine),

ethanol 96%,

lavender oil (essential, lavender oil),

water.

Pregnancy

Ketonal gel is contraindicated in the third trimester of pregnancy.

Ketonal gel can be used in the first and second trimesters of pregnancy after consultation with a doctor, if the expected benefit to the mother outweighs the possible risk to the fetus.

The use of Ketonal gel during breastfeeding is not recommended.

Contraindications

– hypersensitivity to ketoprofen or other components of the drug, as well as salicylates or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs;
– a history of attacks of bronchial asthma after the use of NSAIDs and salicylates;
– III trimester of pregnancy;
– children’s age (up to 12 years);
– violation of the integrity of the skin (eczema, weeping dermatitis, open or infected wound).

Storage conditions

At a temperature not exceeding 25 °C

Shelf life

3 years

Manufacturer

Salutas Pharma GmbH, Germany