Drug name: Fastum Gel

Active Ingredients:

• Ketoprofen

Therapeutic effect of Fastum Gel: Ketoprofen, the active ingredient of Fastum gel, belongs to the propionic acid class of NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug). This gel has both antipyretic and analgesic properties and it works by blocking the production of prostaglandin. Ketoprofen by inhibiting the production of prostaglandin relaxes the muscles thereby reducing the inflammation on the applied location. Ketoprofen is administered for inflammation and pain caused due to arthritis, pain in tendons, ligaments, muscles and severe toothaches.

Indications: Ketoprofen is used to treat inflammation, stiffness and pain related to osteoarthritis (joint disorder, due to wear and tear on the joint and aging) and rheumatoid arthritis (swelling of the joints and surrounding tissues).

Precautions and Restrictions: Avoid using Fastum Gel if you are highly sensitive to Ketoprofen or any other ingredients. The effect of Fastum Gel on pregnant and lactating women is not known. Similarly the safety and effect of this medicine on children is also not well known.

Do not use Fastum Gel if you:

• Are allergic to aspirin or other similar medicines
• Have infected or damaged skin
• Are a child under the age 12 years
• Have asthma or suffering any allergic disorder

Side effects of Fastum Gel: Users of Fastum Gel may experience some adverse reactions that are wholly or partly unintended. These side effects are only a distant possibility and there are no prior proven records of such effects being caused by Fastum Gel.

Some of the side effects are:

• Skin becoming highly sensitive to light resulting in rashes
• Allergic reactions on the skin like itching, redness, rashes and irritation

These are just some of the side effects and this is by no means an exhaustive list of adverse effects caused by Fastum Gel. For more information kindly consult your physician, pharmacist or see the full details presented with Fastum Gel.

Interactions: There is a good chance that Fastum Gel may react with other medicines or substances you are currently using, so before using this gel it's best to check with your physician or pharmacist or any medical expert or go through the detailed information regarding Fastum Gel provided by the manufacturer.

Additional Information: Fastum Gel should not be used without prior approval of a trained physician. Do not share medicinal drugs with anybody else. Fastum Gel is used for specific conditions and it's not advisable to use it for other purposes. Keep medicinal drugs out of the reach of children.