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Fastum Gel Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

KETOPROFEN-2.5%W/W

Uses:

Fastum Gel is used in the treatment of pain and inflammation. The detailed uses of Fastum Gel are as follows: <br/>• Management of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis: Fastum Gel relieves joint pain, swelling, and stiffness caused by chronic inflammatory conditions.<br/>• Treatment of soft tissue injuries: Fastum Gel effectively manages pain and inflammation caused by muscle, ligament, or tendon injuries.<br/>• Relief of acute strains: Fastum Gel provides relief from pain and swelling caused by sudden muscle overstretching or tearing. <br/>• Management of sprains: Fastum Gel can help treat ligament injuries by lowering inflammation and speeding up healing.<br/>• Control of inflammation: Fastum Gel reduces inflammation caused by injury or chronic conditions, improving mobility and comfort.<br/>

Medicinal Benefits:

Fastum Gel contains ketoprofen, a pain reliever used to relieve acute moderate to severe pain in various medical conditions such as soft tissue injuries, including sprains, strains, sports injuries, swelling, backache, muscle-tendonitis and rheumatic pain. It works by blocking the action of the cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzyme in the body, which is involved in producing certain chemical substances, such as prostaglandins, that cause pain and swelling. Thereby, it helps relieve pain and swelling.

FAQs

Fastum Gel is used to treat moderate to severe pain.

Fastum Gel contains ketoprofen, a pain killer that works by blocking the action of cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzyme in the body involved in producing certain chemical substances, such as prostaglandins, that cause pain and swelling. Therefore, it helps relieve pain and swelling.

In rare cases, you may be prescribed painkiller drugs when patches are inadequate to control pain management. However, take painkiller drugs in addition to patches only if prescribed by your doctor.

Avoid concomitant use of Fastum Gel with other topical products such as cosmetics, sunscreens, lotions, moisturisers, insect-repellent creams, and other gels.

Do not use Fastum Gel on open wounds, wounded skin, or shingles blisters that have not healed.

The recommended length of treatment should not be exceeded due to the risk of developing contact dermatitis and photosensitivity reactions, which increase over time.

To avoid potential interactions and minimise side effects, before using this medication, you should inform your doctor about your medical history, including any ongoing medicines.

Fastum Gel contains Ketoprofen as an active key ingredient.