FASTUM Gel 50g

FASTUM Gel 50g Muscle Pain Joint Relief
Fastum gel indicated for the topical treatment of muscle or bone joint pain, rheumatic or traumatic origin such as injuries, sprains, strains, stiff neck and back pain.
How to use Fastum gel?
1-2 times daily, 3-5 cm gel (or more) is applied to the affected area of skin and gently rubbed. It is the introduction of Fastum gel and by the method of iontophoresis (cathode to the treated area), but it requires the intervention of the competent doctor.
It applies only externally.
When not to apply Fastum gel?
Fastum gel should not be used by patients who are hypersensitive to ketoprofen or aspirin or other NSAIDs (NSPBS) or fenofibrate. Fastum gel should not be used by patients who are aspirin or other NSAIDs lead to asthma, rhinitis or urticaria. Fastum Gel should not be applied to open wounds or skin injuries and close to the eyes.
What should be considered during treatment with Fastum gel?
Prolonged use of products applied on the skin can cause local irritation or sensitization.
In order to avoid hypersensitivity reactions and photosensitivity is recommended that the application site should not be exposed to direct sunlight, including tanning during administration of the drug and two weeks after that.
If a rash occurs, the application is suspended, then use your hands washed. Do not use bandages. The administration of large amounts of the skin may lead to common effects (system), such as hypersensitivity or asthma. Fastum gel should be used with caution in patients with severe renal impairment.
Can be used Fastum gel during pregnancy and lactation?
It is recommended to avoid the use of ketoprofen during pregnancy and lactation.

Affect you Fastum gel ability to drive and use machines?
There were no reported effect on the ability to drive and use machines.
What interactions occur between Fastum gel and other medicines you are being treated?
No interactions have been reported to Fastum gel with other drugs. However, careful monitoring is recommended in patients treated with certain anti-clotting drugs (coumarin).
What side effects can cause your medicine?
There are limited data on skin reactions that may spread beyond the injection site and in isolated cases may be severe and generalized, allergic skin reactions, dermatitis, contact eczema, urticaria, flushing, itching, burning, rash reactions photosensitivity.
Other systemic effects of NSAIDs: depend on the degree of skin penetration of the drug substance, the amount of gel applied on the area to be treated, skin condition, the duration of treatment and the use of occlusive dressings.
Follow the recommendations in this leaflet to reduce the risk of side effects. Side effects are usually temporary. If they occur, however, you should consult a doctor or pharmacist. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about side effects not mentioned in this leaflet.
What to do if you think you have taken an overdose of the drug?
Because of the low levels of ketoprofen in the blood after administration of Fastum gel on the skin, an overdose can not be excluded.
How to store Fastum gel?
Do not store above 25 ° C!
Keep out of reach of children!