The modern pharmaceutical market presents a wide range of medicines and preparations, both domestic and foreign. Almost everything can be cured, the doctors are sure. And they are right! So, Ketoprofen will relieve joint pain. The drug is available in several forms. It has established itself as an effective pain medication. But the consumer must know the reverse side of the coin, because there is a list of contraindications, as well as instructions, avoiding which can lead to the opposite effect.
Pharmacological effects
"Ketoprofen" is an ointment that belongs to non-steroidal drugs and has an antipyretic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory effect. In addition, the active substances that make up the gel prevent the formation of platelets. The therapeutic effectiveness of the drug is achieved by suppressing the production of an enzyme element, cyclooxygenase, which is involved in the synthesis of prostaglandins. It is prostaglandins that are responsible for the occurrence of puffiness in places exposed to various inflammatory processes and pain.
Ketoprofen ointment relieves pain in joints during movement and at rest, reduces edema and morning stiffness of bone mass, makes it possible to increase motor load on the joints without harm to the body as a whole.
Structure
Ketoprofen ointment (gel) is a mass that does not have color or any characteristic shade, which has the smell of ethyl alcohol in combination with essential oils. Only an external method of application is required. 1 g of gel texture contains 25 mg of the active element of ketoprofen. The list of other components of the drug includes an aqueous solution (purified), ethyl alcohol, complexin, propylene glycol, carbomer, diethanolamine, macrogol, lavender oil.
The drug is available in other forms - in capsules, tablets, solution, suppositories, creamy paste.
One capsule of an anti-inflammatory drug contains 50 mg of ketoprofen. In addition, the composition also includes such substances as beeswax, vegetable oil, soybean oil with hydrogenated properties, glycerin, sodium propyl p-hydroxybenzoate, sodium ethyl p-hydroxybenzoate, titanium dioxide.
The composition of the retard tablet includes 150 mg of the active ingredient, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, colloidal silicon dioxide , magnesium stearate, povidone, microcrystalline cellulose.
The forte tablet contains 100 mg of ketoprofen, povidone, silicon dioxide, starch, talc, magnesium stearate, titanium dioxide and lactose.
A rectal suppository contains 100 mg of the active element, miglitol, solid fat.
The cream is available with a 5% concentration of the basic substance, which corresponds to the presence of 50 mg of ketoprofen. Auxiliary components include propylene glycol, methylhydroxybenzoate, isopropyl myristate, sorbitan, polyethylene glycol-45-dodecyl glycol, propyl hydroxybenzoate, water after purification.
In what cases to apply?
"Ketoprofen" is an ointment that is an excellent tool for long-term therapy prescribed to get rid of the symptoms of inflammatory processes in the joints.
Doctors prescribe this drug to people with rheumatoid arthritis, arthrosis, psoriatic arthritis, rheumatism, spondylitis, acute rheumatism. Also, the ointment is used as local external therapy for ruptured muscle tendons and ligaments, and for inflammation of the tendons. Effective for eliminating swelling after injuries and pain in the lumbar region.
Ointment "Ketoprofen": instructions for use
The gel should be applied to inflamed and painful areas of the skin at least 2 times a day, rubbing it with light massage movements into the skin. The strip of gel should be about 3-5 cm long. When the ointment is completely absorbed, it is recommended to apply a dry gauze bandage to the vulnerable area. The daily dose should not exceed 375 mg of ketoprofen, which is equivalent to 9 cm ointment or 15 grams.
Target category: adults and children from 12 years old.
The course of treatment: 1-2 weeks.
Do not apply Ketoprofen ointment to the mucous membranes. Instructions for use as an insert with more detailed information about the drug and the features of its administration are complete with the drug.
Forewarned - armed!
The Ministry of Health warns that there is a list of conditions under which Ketoprofen ointment is not allowed. The use of the drug is strictly forbidden to people who are diagnosed with complex pathologies of the functional development of the kidneys and liver, peptic ulcer in the acute phase, dermatosis, eczema. Pregnant and lactating women are prohibited from using the drug, with the exception of some cases:
1. The use of ointment for future mothers is allowed if the gestation period does not exceed 6 months.
2. Nursing mothers can also use Ketoprofen ointment. The instruction of the drug contains information according to which it is possible to resort to the passage of therapy with this drug to lactating women, provided that breastfeeding is completely stopped.
Before using the drug, it is recommended to check individual sensitivity to its individual components (ketoprofen, salicylates). Also, the drug can not be used if there are infected wounds.
When prescribing "Ketoprofen" as the main drug for therapeutic treatment, it is necessary to exclude the effect of alcohol, since the irritating effect that it has can lead to gastric bleeding.
If the doctor has prescribed Ketoprofen (ointment), but during its use symptoms of flu or catarrhal disease have appeared, what should I do? In such a situation, the presence of elevated body temperature, chills, pain in the muscles, aches of the whole body accompanied by a rash on the skin indicates a poisoning agent or its intolerance to the body.
Dizziness may occur with a sharp change in position (usually from lying to sitting). Therefore, if you want to, say, get out of bed, you do not need to jump up and run abruptly - do it smoothly. First hang your legs and sit a bit. Only then can you rise.
"Ketoprofen" affects the reaction rate and concentration of attention of the patient. Therefore, when taking the drug, the patient needs to be suspended from performing work that requires concentration.
If Ketoprofen is prescribed in the form of tablets, then they should be consumed during meals to exclude the irritating effect of the drug on the gastric mucosa. Often, various antacids are prescribed together with the drug, the main task of which is to slow down the absorption process of the drug.
Drink the tablets with a sufficient amount of liquid (at least 250 ml), and after taking it, do not go to bed for at least half an hour.
Important: taking a double dose of "Ketoprofen" in case of missing the previous dose on a schedule is prohibited.
When to call an ambulance?
Urgent medical care should be sought when, after taking the drug, the following are observed:
- pain in the abdominal cavity;
- decreased appetite;
- feces of a dark color, resembling tar in appearance;
- sharp fluctuations in blood pressure;
- chills;
- chest pain;
- convulsive attacks;
- pain in the organs of vision;
- hard breath;
- enlarged lymph nodes;
- burning sensation in the gastrointestinal tract;
- impaired hearing ability;
- headache.
What medicine can replace Ketoprofen?
An analogue of Ketoprofen ointment is a drug that has the same non-proprietary name of an international class or ATC code. These include:
- Valusal
- Ketonal
- Ketonal Forte
- Ketoprom
- Ketosprey
- Ketum Gel
- "Ultrafastin"
- "F-gel"
- Fastum Gel
- "Fort gel"
Ketoprofen (ointment): reviews
Patients who were prescribed Ketoprofen gel note that the drug has more advantages than disadvantages.
Advantages:
- high efficiency in anesthesia;
- instant absorption in the skin;
- reasonable and affordable price for everyone.
Among the shortcomings are noted:
- increased risk of side effects with prolonged use;
- decrease in availability due to relatively high demand (to find Ketoprofen-ointment, you will have to visit several drugstores).