Ketoprofen-Vertex, gel 2.5% 30 g

Ketoprofen has a local anti-inflammatory, anti-exudative and analgesic effect. In the form of a gel provides local therapeutic effect on the affected joints, tendons, ligaments and muscles.

In case of joint syndrome it causes alleviation of joint pain at rest and while moving, reduction of morning stiffness and joint swelling. It has no catabolic effect on joint cartilage.

Pharmacokinetics

It is slowly absorbed when applied topically. It practically does not accumulate in the body. The bioavailability of the gel is about 5%.

Indications

Active ingredient

Composition

100 g of gel contains:

the active ingredient:

ketoprofen 2.5 g,

auxiliary substances:

propylene glycol,

ethyl alcohol 95% (ethanol),

carbomer 940 (carboxyvinyl polymer),

triethanolamine (trolamine),

benzalkonium chloride,

purified water.

How to take, the dosage

The drug is applied externally. Once use 3-5 cm of the preparation (volume of a large cherry).

Depending on the size of the damaged area, apply the gel 2-3 times a day or as prescribed by the doctor, rubbing gently until completely absorbed.

The duration of treatment without a doctor’s consultation should not exceed 10 days.

Special Instructions

The product should be applied only to intact skin.

Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. To avoid hypersensitivity and photosensitivity, it is recommended to avoid exposing the skin to sunlight during the course of treatment.

Contraindications

With caution: hepatic porphyria (exacerbation), gastrointestinal erosive and ulcerative lesions, severe liver and renal function disorders, chronic heart failure, bronchial asthma, elderly age, children under 12 years, pregnancy I and II trimester.

Side effects

Allergic reactions, photosensitization.

In case of development of any undesirable phenomenon, consult a physician.

Overdose

The extremely low systemic absorption of the active ingredients of the drug when applied topically makes overdosing almost impossible.

Pregnancy use

Ketoprofen should not be used in the third trimester of pregnancy.

There is no experience of using ketoprofen during lactation.

The use in the I and II trimesters is possible only after consultation with the doctor.

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