Ketoprofen 150mg 10 tablets

What is ketoprofen used for?

Ketoprofen is an anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic medication, indicated for the treatment of inflammation and pain resulting from the following conditions:

• Otorhinolaryngological processes: sinusitis (inflammation of the nasal mucosa), otitis (inflammation of the ear), pharyngitis (inflammation of the pharynx), laryngitis (inflammation of the larynx), tonsillitis (inflammation of the throat);
• Gynecological-obstetrical processes: adnexitis (inflammatory process involving the female genital tract), parametritis (inflammation of the parametrium – pelvic area), endometritis (inflammation of the endometrium), dysmenorrhea (menstrual pain);
• Urological processes: renal colic (lower back pain resulting from total or partial obstruction of the kidneys and ureters), orchiepididymitis (inflammation of the testicle), prostatitis (inflammation of the prostate);
• Dental procedures: periodontitis (inflammation and loss of connective tissues that surround and support the teeth), pulpitis (inflammation of the dental pulp), abscesses (accumulation of pus in tissues, organs or circumscribed spaces, usually associated with signs of infection), tooth extractions;
• Rheumatic processes: rheumatoid arthritis (chronic inflammation of the joints), ankylosing spondylitis (inflammation of one or more vertebrae), gout (rheumatic disease characterized by the accumulation of uric acid crystals in the joints and/or other organs), chondrocalcinosis (deposition of calcium salts in the joints), psoriatic rheumatism (a type of arthritis associated with skin changes), Reiter's syndrome (a type of arthritis), pseudoarthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus (a disease that presents manifestations in the skin, heart, kidneys, joints, among others), scleroderma (an autoimmune disease that can have various manifestations, including hardening of the skin), periarteritis nodosa (a type of inflammation that occurs in the arteries), osteoarthritis (a degenerative and progressive joint disease), scapulohumeral periarthritis (inflammation of tissues around the shoulder joint), bursitis (inflammation of the bursa, a small fluid-filled sac). involving the joints), adhesive capsulitis (inflammation characterized by loss of shoulder movement), synovitis (inflammation of the membrane surrounding the joints), tenosynovitis (inflammation of a tendon sheath), tendinitis (inflammation of the tendons), epicondylitis (a condition resulting from unusual strain on the arm);
• Orthopedic injuries: contusions and crush injuries (injury caused by direct trauma or pressure), fractures, sprains (ligament and muscle injury, without displacement or fracture), dislocations (displacement of any part of the limb). body , usually a joint, out of its normal position);
• Various pains: cervicobrachial neuralgia (pain associated with nerve damage in the neck and armpit region), cervicalgia (neck pain), lumbago (lower back pain), sciatica (pain caused by compression of the sciatic nerve), various post-operative pains, migraine (intense headache) with or without aura (symptoms that precede migraine and vary considerably among patients, mainly affecting vision and hearing).

How to take Ketoprofen?

The tablets should be swallowed with a glass of water during meals.

Follow your doctor's instructions, always respecting the times, doses, and duration of treatment.

Do not interrupt treatment without consulting your doctor.

This medication should not be chewed.

When should I not use Ketoprofen?

Ketoprofen should not be used in the following cases:

• Patients with a history of hypersensitivity reactions (allergy or intolerance) to ketoprofen, such as asthma attacks (a lung disease characterized by airway constriction causing shortness of breath) or other types of allergic reactions to ketoprofen, acetylsalicylic acid, or other substances. anti-inflammatory drugs Non-steroidal NSAIDs (e.g., diclofenac, ibuprofen, indomethacin, naproxen). Severe anaphylactic reactions (immediate and severe allergic reaction), rarely fatal, have been reported in these patients (see section “8. WHAT SIDE EFFECTS CAN THIS MEDICINE CAUSE?”).
• Patients who have had or currently have peptic/hemorrhagic ulcers (lesions located in the stomach and/or intestines).
• Patients who have previously experienced gastrointestinal bleeding or perforation (stomach or intestine) related to the use of NSAIDs.
• Patients with severe heart, liver, and kidney failure (marked reduction in organ function).
• Women in the third trimester of pregnancy.

This medication is contraindicated for use in patients with severe heart, liver, or kidney failure, patients with a history of hypersensitivity reactions to ketoprofen, acetylsalicylic acid, or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and in patients who have had or currently have peptic/hemorrhagic ulcers.

This medication is contraindicated in the pediatric age group.

This medication should not be used by pregnant women (3rd trimester of pregnancy) without medical or dental advice. Inform your doctor or dentist immediately if you suspect you are pregnant.

Ketoprofen 150mg is a medicine. Its use may carry risks. Consult a doctor or pharmacist. Read the package insert. medications They may cause unwanted side effects. Avoid self-medication: consult your pharmacist.