In StockFastum Gel 10g
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Fastum Gel is used for the local treatment of rheumatic or traumatic pain in the osteo-articular and muscular system: contusions, distortions, muscle strains, stiff neck, lumbago.
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Description
What Fastum Gel is and what it is used for
Fastum Gel contains a medicine called ketoprofen and belongs to a group of medicines called Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs). These reduce inflammation and relieve pain.
Fastum Gel is used for the local treatment of rheumatic or traumatic pain in the osteo-articular and muscular system: contusions, distortions, muscle strains, stiff neck, lumbago.
What you need to know before you use Fastum Gel Do not use Fastum Gel if:
- you have a history of skin allergy to ketoprofen, tiaprofenic acid, fenofibrate, UV blockers or perfumes
- you have a history of any photosensitivity reaction
- you are hypersensitive (allergic) to the active substance ketoprofen or any of the other ingredients of Fastum Gel (see section 6, “Further information” for a list of other ingredients)
- you are hypersensitive (allergic) to, tiaprofenic acid, acetylsalicylic acid, other NSAIDs (e.g. ibuprofen) or any medicines for pain relief or inflammation (allergic symptoms are wheezing (asthma), runny nose (rhinitis) or an itchy rash (hives))
- you are hypersensitive to fenofibrate (a medicine used to lower blood cholesterol)
Do not expose treated areas to sunlight or UV light from solarium during the treatment and the 2 weeks following its discontinuation.
The gel should not be used on
- pathological skin changes such as eczema or acne; or in infectious skin or open wounds.
- third trimester of pregnancy
Stop using Fastum Gel immediately if you experience any skin reaction including cutaneous reactions after co-application of octocrylene containing products (Octocrylene is one excipient of several cosmetic and hygiene products such as shampoo, after-shave, shower- and bath-gels, skin cream, lipsticks, anti-aging creams, make-up removers, hair sprays in order to delay photodegradation.)
Side Effects
Rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people) are:
- Photosensitivity reaction
- Bullous dermatitis
- Urticaria
Very rare side effects (may affect less than 1 in 1,000 people) are:
- Contact dermatitis
- Angioedema
- renal failure of aggravated insufficiency
Elderly patients are particularly susceptible to the adverse effects of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
Compliance with the instructions inserted in the patient package reduces the risk of undesirable effects.
Usage
How to use Fastum Gel
Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor, or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or, pharmacist if Not are not sure.
How to store Fastum Gel
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Store below 30 °C.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and tube/dispenser. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use.
These measures will help to protect the environment.
What Fastum Gel contains
The active substance is ketoprofen.
Fastum Gel contains 2.5% ketoprofen.
The other ingredients are carbomer, ethyl alcohol, neroli fragrance, lavandin fragrance, triethanolamine, purified water.
What Fastum Gel looks like and contents of the pack
Fastum Gel is a colourless, almost clear gel.
Fastum Gel is available in the following pack sizes: 10g, 20g, 30g, 50g or 100 g tube and 50g, 100g pump dispenser.
Not all pack sizes are commercially available in your country
Warnings
Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Fastum Gel
- If you have reduced heart, liver or renal function.
- isolated cases of systemic adverse reactions consisting of renal affections have been reported.
- Stop using Fastum Gel if rash appears
- Treatment should be discontinued immediately upon development of any skin reaction including cutaneous reactions after co-application of octocryiene containing products
- Do not apply Fastum Gel to sore, broken or infected skin
- Do not use Fastum Gel near the eyes, mouth, nostrils, anal and genital regions
- 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)
Patients with asthma combined with chronic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, and/or nasal polyposis have a higher risk of allergy to aspirin and/or NSAIDs than the rest of the population.
The recommended length of treatment should not be exceeded due to the risk of developing contact dermatitis and photosensitivity reactions increases over time.
The topical use of large amounts of product may give rise to systemic effects such as hypersensitivity and asthma.
Children
The safety and efficacy of ketoprofen gel in children have not been established.
Protection from the sun and sunbeds
The exposure to the sun (even hazy) or to UVA of areas in touch with Fastum Gel can induce potentially serious cutaneous reactions (photosensitisation). Therefore it is necessary to:
– protect treated areas by wearing clothing during the treatment and for two weeks after its discontinuation to avoid any risk of photosensitisation.
– wash your hands thoroughly after each application of Fastum Gel
Other medicines and Fastum Gel
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, e.g. oral anticoagulants (blood thinning medicines). This includes medicines you can buy without a prescription. This is because Fastum Gel can affect the way some other medicines work. Also, some other medicines can affect the way Fastum Gel works.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
Do not use if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. It may affect your baby.
Driving and using machines
Fastum Gel should not affect your ability to drive and use machinery.
References
Information provided for this medicine has been retrieved from the leaflet in the box.
Manufacturer:
Menarini Manufacturing Logistics and Services s.r.1., stabilimento di produzione via Sette Santi, 3 — Firenze, Italy
This leaflet was last revised in 07/2017.
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