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Ruplast 30 Plaster

Ruplast 30 Plaster

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Composition

KETOPROFEN-30MG

Manufacturer/Marketer

Rusan Pharma Ltd

Consume Type

TOPICAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

About Ruplast 30 Plaster

Ruplast 30 Plaster belongs to a class of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) used to treat symptomatic relief of pain in conditions like soft tissue injuries, including sprains, strains, sports injuries, swelling, backache, muscle-tendonitis and rheumatic pain. Pain is an unpleasant sensation caused by an injury or illness. Pain may be acute (short term) or chronic (long term).

Ruplast 30 Plaster contains ketoprofen, which 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. Thereby, it helps relieve pain and swelling.

Use Ruplast 30 Plaster as recommended. Sometimes, you may experience application site reactions, itching, rash, blisters and dry skin. Most of these side effects of Ruplast 30 Plaster do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects worsen or persist, please consult your doctor.

Before using Ruplast 30 Plaster, inform your doctor if you have any other medical conditions, sensitivities, and all medications you are using. And also, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. Avoid contact of Ruplast 30 Plaster with mucous membranes such as eyes, nose, or mouth. If contact occurs, rinse with water immediately.

Uses of Ruplast 30 Plaster

Treatment of Moderate to severe pain

Medicinal Benefits

Ruplast 30 Plaster contains ketoprofen, a pain reliever used to treat 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 cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzyme in the body involved in producing certain chemical substances, such as prostaglandins, that cause pain and swelling. Thereby, it helps relieve pain and swelling.

Directions for Use

Transdermal patch: Apply the patch to the clean and dry skin area as your doctor advises.Ointment/gel: It is only for external use. Take a small amount of the ointment/cream on the fingertip and apply it as a thin layer on the clean and dry chest area as prescribed by your doctor. Avoid contact with this medicine with your nose or eyes. In case of accidental contact with these areas, rinse with water thoroughly.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Ruplast 30 Plaster

  • Application site reactions
  • Itching
  • Rash
  • Blisters
  • Dry skin

Drug Warnings

Before taking the Ruplast 30 Plaster, inform about all your sensitivities or allergic conditions and all medications you use. In addition, let your doctor know if you have asthma, congestive heart failure, GI disorders, dermatitis (rash), renal toxicities and thrombosis (cerebrovascular Insufficiency) before using the Ruplast 30 Plaster. And also, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, suspect you are pregnant, plan to have a baby, or are breastfeeding. If you become pregnant while receiving Ruplast 30 Plaster therapy, inform your doctor. Ruplast 30 Plaster is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness have not been established.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Ruplast 30 Plaster may interact with medicines used to treat eczema (e.g. abrocitinib), anticoagulant medications (e.g. warfarin, apixaban), Painkillers or NSAID (e.g. celecoxib, bromfenac, diclofenac), medicines used to treat certain mood disorders (e.g. lithium), medicines used for rheumatoid arthritis and cancer (e.g. methotrexate), immunosuppressant medications (e.g. sirolimus) and antiretroviral drug (e.g. tenofovir).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Ruplast 30 Plaster may interact with various disease conditions, including asthma, fluid retention, congestive heart failure, hypertension, GI toxicity or disorders, dermatitis (rash), renal toxicities and thrombosis (cerebrovascular Insufficiency), So inform your doctor about your medical condition before receiving Ruplast 30 Plaster.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ABROCITINIB
  • WARFARIN
  • APIXABAN
  • CELECOXIB
  • BROMFENAC
  • DICLOFENAC
  • LITHIUM
  • METHOTREXATE
  • SIROLIMUS
  • TENOFOVIR

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Daily exercise helps to stretch muscles, making them less prone to spasms, tears, and sprains. Mild workouts like jogging and walking can aid with muscle stretching.
  • Acupuncture, massage, and physical therapy may be beneficial as well.
  • Get enough sleep, as relaxing the muscles might assist in reducing inflammation and swelling.
  • Muscle spasms can be treated with either hot or cold therapy. For 15-20 minutes, apply an ice pack or a heat pack to the muscle.
  • Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
  • Consume antioxidant-rich foods such as berries, spinach, kidney beans, dark chocolate, etc.
  • Flavonoid-rich foods aid in reducing inflammation. Soy, berries, broccoli, grapes, and green tea are examples.
  • Avoid freezing and extreme heat.
  • Avoid smoking and drinking alcohol.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Pain: Pain is an unpleasant sensation caused by an injury or illness. Pain may be acute (short term) or chronic (long term). It can be general (overall body pains) or localized (pain in a specific body area). Pain is highly subjective as some people have a high tolerance for pain while others have a low tolerance. Although pain is inconvenient and unpleasant, it hints about causes when something is wrong in the body. Pain may be caused due to cramps, headache, bone fractures, stomach pain, arthritis (swelling of one or more joints), muscle strain or overuse, cuts, flu, irritable bowel syndrome (an intestinal disorder causing stomach pain, diarrhoea or constipation) and fibromyalgia (muscle pain with stiffness and tenderness).

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Alcohol

Caution

It is unknown if alcohol affects Ruplast 30 Plaster. However, as a precautionary measure, it is advisable to limit or avoid consumption of alcohol.

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Pregnancy

Caution

There are no adequate and well-controlled studies on pregnant women. Please inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Limited information is available on the effect of Ruplast 30 Plaster on breastfeeding women. Tell your doctor if you are a nursing mother before taking Ruplast 30 Plaster; your doctor will decide whether Ruplast 30 Plaster can be taken by breastfeeding mothers.

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Driving

Not applicable

It does not impact your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Caution

If you have a pre-existing or a history of liver disease, inform your doctor before receiving Ruplast 30 Plaster. Your doctor may adjust the dose or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.

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Kidney

Caution

If you have a pre-existing history of kidney diseases, inform your doctor before receiving Ruplast 30 Plaster. Your doctor may adjust the dose or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.

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Children

Caution

Ruplast 30 Plaster is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness have not been established.

Country of origin

India
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FAQs

Ruplast 30 Plaster 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. Thereby, it helps in relieving 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 Ruplast 30 Plaster with other topical products such as cosmetics, sunscreens, lotions, moisturizers, insect-repellent creams, and other gels.
Do not use Ruplast 30 Plaster on open wounds, wounded skin, or shingles blisters that have not healed.

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