Ketoprofen-Vertex, gel 2.5% 30 g

Name: Ketoprofen-Vertex, gel 2.5% 30 g
SKU: 221729
Availability: InStock

€4.68

EAN: 4607003245658 SKU: 221729 Categories: Medicine, Pain and inflammation

Description

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

Musculoskeletal diseases: Rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis of peripheral joints and spine, rheumatic soft tissue lesions
Muscular pain of rheumatic and non-rheumatic origin
Traumatic soft tissue injuries without skin damage

Active ingredient

Ketoprofen

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
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
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
Contraindications
High sensitivity to ketoprofen or other ingredients of the drug, acetylsalicylic acid or other NSAIDs,
aspirin-induced asthma,
pregnancy (III trimester),
lactation period,
children (under 6 years of age,
children (under 6 years of age),
pregnant pregnancy (III trimester).pregnancy (3rd trimester),
lactation period,
childhood (under 6 years),
dermal integrity disorders,
soaking dermatoses,
eczema.
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.
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Side effects
Side effects
Allergic reactions, photosensitization.
In case of development of any undesirable phenomenon, consult a physician.

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

Pregnancy use
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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Similarities
Similarities
Ketonal, OKI, Bystromgel, Febrofid, Flamax forte, Ketoprofen, Flamax, Fastum, Rocketal Rompharm, Pentalgin extra-gel, Ketonal DUO, Ketoprovel, OKI ACT, Brustel

Additional information
Weight 0.045 kg
Shelf life
2 years
Conditions of storage
In a dry, light-protected place at a temperature not exceeding 20 °C
Manufacturer
Vertex, Russia
Medication form
gel for external use
Brand
Vertex