One of the most popular local anesthetics is Ketoprofen gel. In fact, ketoprofen is the main active substance and in such medicines as Fastum-gel, Bystrumgel and others, their name is simply called to characterize the speed of the means to attract the attention of the buyer. It is important to know what the Ketoprofen gel differs from analogues, and what indications and contraindications this medication has.
Indications for use of Ketoprofen
Ketoprofen is a derivative of propinic acid, refers to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and acts according to the standard scheme. It promotes the production of cyclooxygenase, which, in turn, suppresses prostaglandins. If to say easier - reduces swelling and relieves inflammation and pain in the place of bruise, injury, muscle spasm, or in the damaged joint. It should be noted that, first of all, this medicine has an analgesic effect, the process of recovery and cure is minimal and begins only on the third day of application of the drug. But as an anesthetic, Ketoprofen is many times more effective than most other drugs. The area of application of the facility is very wide:
- disorders of the musculoskeletal system;
- muscular pain in rheumatism and trauma;
- post-traumatic inflammation of ligaments, joints and muscles.
Ketoprofen-gel, the instruction of which describes in some detail the features of the drug, is used in the treatment of the following diseases:
- gout and joint syndrome;
- rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis;
- osteoarthritis and osteochondrosis;
- radiculitis;
- sciatica;
- bursitis;
- lumbago ;
- inflammatory lesions of ligaments and tendons.
The drug should be taken 3 times a day for 1-2 centimeters. In no case should it be applied to the affected skin with wounds, ulcers, scratches, avoid proximity to mucous membranes.
Ketoprofen gel analogues
As we have already said, many anesthetic gels and ointments are made on the basis of ketoprofen. These are such drugs as:
- Fleksen;
- Flamex;
- Oki;
- Ketosphere;
- Fastum-gel;
- Valusal;
- Ketonal;
- Artrum;
- Bystrumgel;
- Arthrosile and others.
Since the composition of all these means is identical, only the percentage of ketoprofen differs, there are no big differences in use. Traditionally, foreigners are more trustworthy:
- Atrosylen;
- Febrofide;
- Ketonal.
However, the price of these drugs is higher than that of Artrum.
Ketoprofen gel, whose composition is completely repeated, and such preparations as Ketoprofen-Verte gel from the Russian company Verte and Ketoprofen ESCOM, can cause skin dermatitis in very rare cases and has practically no contraindications. But Ketoprofen Forte, in which, in contrast to Ketoprofen Gel, 5 mg of ketoprofen, not 2.5 mg, should be used with greater caution.
The use of this drug is contraindicated in people with impaired renal and hepatic function, pregnant women and during breastfeeding, as well as children under 12 years old, allergic people and people with various skin diseases.
However, ketoprofen is almost completely excreted from the body by the kidneys, therefore undesirable side reactions to the drug are practically absent.
Features of application of the preparation Ketoprofen-gel
Before you start treatment with this tool, pay attention to the peculiarities of its use:
- Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.
- It is recommended to wash hands after applying the gel to the skin.
- Avoid exposure to sunlight on the treated area of the skin.
- Do not apply under occlusive dressings.
Also, the drug can enhance the effect of indirect anticoagulants and some coumarins.