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Fastum Gel is a drug for external use and prescription use. So what is Fastum Gel? What does Fastum Gel do? All questions about this drug will be answered in this article.
1. What is Fastum Gel?
Fastum Gel belongs to the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), containing the active ingredient is ketoprofen. In addition, the drug has excipients as carbomer 940, ethanol, neroli essence, lavender essence, triethanolamine and purified water. In terms of appearance, Fastum Gel is a colorless, almost transparent gel.
2. What does Fastum Gel do?
Fastum Gel is used to relieve pain, inflammation and swelling in painful conditions that affect joints and muscles. It is very effective in treating muscle strains, sprains, back pain and sports injuries as well as pain from tendonitis.
Note, the drug is for adults and children over 12 years old. Do not use Fastum Gel in the following cases:
Are allergic to ketoprofen or to any other ingredient of the drug; Are allergic to UV blocking agents (sunscreens) or perfumes; Are allergic to aspirin, other NSAIDs (eg, ibuprofen, meloxicam) or any pain relievers or anti-inflammatory drugs. Signs of an allergic reaction include wheezing (asthma), runny nose (rhinitis), or itchy rash (hives); Are allergic to fenofibrate, a drug that lowers blood cholesterol;
3. Usage and dosage of Fastum Gel
3.1. How to use Here are the instructions for the correct use of Fastum:
Unscrew the cap and puncture the aluminum seal at the top of the cap. Do not apply too much Fastum Gel and need to wash hands immediately after use; Do not use Fastum Gel near eyes, mouth, nostrils, anal area and genitals; Do not apply Fastum Gel to painful, broken or infected skin. Stop using Fastum Gel if you develop rash, itching or sensitive skin after use; Do not expose the skin that has been treated with Fastum Gel to direct sunlight during treatment or for the next 2 weeks. Do not use Fastum Gel for more than 10 days in a row. If your symptoms persist after 10 days, talk to your doctor. 3.2. Dosage Apply a 5-10 cm (2-4 inch) amount of gel to the area to be treated two or three times daily. Gently massage the gel onto the area to be treated.
If you forget a dose, use it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not use a double dose to make up for the missed dose.
4. Fastum Gel side effects
Like all medicines, Fastum Gel can cause side effects. Stop using Fastum Gel and see a doctor or go to the hospital immediately if you notice any of the following signs of side effects:
Local allergic skin reactions such as redness, swelling, itching and rash blisters... In some severe cases, they can also spread beyond the area of application (side effects are uncommon, occur in 1 in 100 people) Patients may experience severe skin reactions (similar to severe sunburn) to sun exposure (rare side effects, 1 in 1,000 people) More severe cases of eczema may be widespread or total body rarely occurs. (rare side effects, incidence is 1 in 1,000 people)
5. Safe drug use
To avoid the side effects of Fastum Gel, patients need to inform their doctor if they have heart, liver or kidney disease. The use of large amounts of Fastum Gel may give rise to side effects such as hypersensitivity and asthma. If you have asthma as well as a persistent runny nose, sinusitis, or nasal polyps, you may be at higher risk of being allergic to aspirin or similar medications than others. Exposure to the sun (even in fog) or ultraviolet light from tanning beds or tanning beds in areas treated with Fastum Gel can cause possible serious skin reactions. (photodermatitis).
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