The analogue of Fastum gel is cheap, Russian. Price

Fastum gel is a medicine, produced in the form of a gel and used for pain and inflammatory reactions of various origins. The drug has many cheaper analogues, both foreign and Russian. The drug belongs to the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for local or external use. The active ingredient is ketoprofen.

Indications for use:

• various forms of arthritis - psoriatic, rheumatoid, reactive, periarthritis;
• ankylosing spondylitis;
• osteoarthritis (regardless of location);
• inflammatory reactions in the tendons and joint capsules (tendinitis, bursitis);
• muscle pain;
• neuralgia;
• radiculitis;
• damage in the area of ​​the musculoskeletal system;
• bruises, sprains, ruptures of ligaments and tendons.

Country of origin - Italy.

Domestic analogues of the product

If necessary, the drug can be replaced with cheaper domestically produced analogues. Various negative reactions, the development of which is caused by the use of the gel, can serve as a reason for replacement.

The drug is selected taking into account the tolerance of the components, the form and severity of the pathological process, as well as based on other physiological characteristics of the patient. Before using one of the generics, you should first consult your doctor.

Artrum

This substitute, like the original product, is produced in the form of a gel for external use. Both drugs have one active ingredient - ketoprofen. Medicines have absolutely identical indications and recommendations for use.

They also have the same contraindications:

• intolerance to components, including allergy to NSAIDs;
• the presence of injuries and open wounds in the alleged places of application of the gel, including dermatological diseases - eczema, dermatitis, infection;
• bronchial asthma caused by the intake of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs;
• hypersensitivity to light and ultraviolet radiation (including a 2-week period after stopping the use of NSAIDs);
• 3rd trimester of pregnancy;
• children under 15 years of age.

Both agents should be used with extreme caution in the following cases:

• functional disorders of the kidneys and liver;
• the presence of erosions or ulcers in the area of ​​the gastrointestinal tract;
• blood diseases;
• bronchial asthma;
• CHF (chronic heart failure).

Both the main agent and its substitute can lead to identical adverse reactions. However, the frequency of their occurrence in a generic drug is slightly higher. Analogue dosage regimen: apply the gel to painful areas 2-3 times a day. With independent use of the drug, the duration of therapy should not exceed 2 weeks. In the future, a mandatory doctor's consultation is required.

Drugs can be prescribed during pregnancy (1st and 2nd trimester), taking into account the potential risks and expected benefits. According to available reviews, the substitute is slightly worse tolerated and can lead to the development of various negative manifestations. The therapeutic effect of drugs is approximately the same. However, the main agent has a more pronounced analgesic effect (faster action). Both medicines are available over the counter, so there will be no problems with purchasing them.

Bystrumgel

An analogue of Fastum gel - cheap Russian Bystrumgel - is also produced in the form of a gel for external use. Both drugs have one active substance (ketoprofen) and belong to the same pharmacological group (NSAIDs).

The medication has identical indications for use and is used for various diseases of the musculoskeletal system, accompanied by the development of pain and inflammation. The funds also coincide in terms of contraindications. However, for the analogue, an additional limitation (used with extreme caution) is the presence of porphyria in an exacerbated form.

As well as the main medication, the substitute is not used in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy, but can be prescribed in the 1st and 2nd trimesters. In this case, therapy requires mandatory constant monitoring by a specialist. The drugs have overlapping side effects.

The use of a generic drug can cause the following effects:

• hypersensitivity;
• Quincke's edema, anaphylactic shock;
• the development of diarrhea;
• the formation of bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract;
• ulcerative lesion of the stomach;
• signs of allergies - erythema, eczema, itching and burning, increased sensitivity to light, urticaria;
• functional renal disorders (in patients with chronic kidney failure).

The main remedy in most cases develops allergic skin reactions and bronchial asthma (aggravation of the course of the disease). The drugs have identical age restrictions and can be used in adolescence, starting from the age of 15. Dosage regimen: 2-3 times a day, depending on the severity of the pathology. The duration of treatment is up to 2 weeks. In the future, you need to consult a doctor.

According to the available patient reviews, the original remedy has a more pronounced therapeutic effect and less often leads to the development of side effects, therefore it is more often used. According to experts, the most effective drug is the original drug. Both drugs are available over the counter.

Ketoprofen

An analogue of Fastum gel - cheap Russian Ketoprofen - is one of the most popular and effective means of treating inflammation of joints, muscles and ligaments. Generic comes in the form of a gel for external use. Its active ingredient is the substance of the same name (ketoprofen).

Like the main drug, the analog belongs to the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and is used in therapy of inflammatory diseases of the musculoskeletal system, accompanied by the development of pain syndrome. Thus, both medicines have absolutely identical indications and recommendations for prescription.

Unlike the original product, the substitute can be used in pediatric practice. Age restrictions - for adults and children over 6 years old. Dosing rules (for children from 6 to 12 years old): apply a small strip of gel (1-2 cm) to the affected area and rub in lightly. Apply no more than 2 times a day.

Dosage regimen (children over 12 years old and adults): apply a thin layer of the product (3-5 cm) to the painful area. Use 2-3 times a day. The duration of treatment is 2 weeks. For a longer course, prior agreement with the attending physician is required.

The generic, unlike the original, has other contraindications:

• bronchial asthma, hay fever and allergy to aspirin (full or partial combination of these conditions);
• violation of the integrity of the skin, including dermatological diseases;
• intolerance to the components;
• 3rd trimester of pregnancy;
• lactation period;
• children under 6 years of age.

The medicine should be used with extreme caution in the following cases:

• the presence of erosions or ulcers in the gastrointestinal tract;
• childhood;
• functional disorders of the kidneys and liver (pronounced forms);
• CHF;
• bronchial asthma;
• pregnancy (1st and 2nd trimesters);
• elderly age;
• porphyria of the liver.

Unlike the main drug, the substitute can lead to only local side reactions in the form of allergic manifestations. The base gel can have both local and systemic negative effects. Medicines are sold over the counter.

Pentalgin Extra-Gel

An analogue of Fastum gel Pentalgin Extra-gel is made from the same active substance as the original product. The drug is a cheaper and more affordable Russian-made generic and can be replaced with an original medication with the permission of the attending physician.

The drugs have completely identical indications, they are used in the treatment of inflammatory diseases of the musculoskeletal system, which are accompanied by severe or moderate pain syndrome. The dosage regimen for medicines is identical: 2-3 times a day for 2 weeks. If you need a longer use, you should first consult with a specialist.

Both drugs have similar side reactions, however, they develop more often in a generic drug, therefore, if there is a high tendency to develop allergic reactions, it is recommended to use the original gel. The analogue has similar contraindications.

Additional restrictions are conditions in which you should refuse to use it:

• bronchial asthma, nasal hay fever and allergy to aspirin (complete or partial combination of these disorders);
• lactation period;
• minor age (substitute can be used only upon reaching 18 years of age).

Also, additional restrictions under which the gel must be used with extreme caution are: hepatic porphyria and old age. In an analogue with these violations, the risks of developing a negative action are much lower or completely absent. Since both products contain the same active ingredient, they can react with other identical products. In the 1st and 2nd trimester of pregnancy, the generic should also be used only under the supervision of the attending specialist.

According to the reviews of patients and doctors, the analogue has a less pronounced therapeutic effect (elimination of pain syndrome), even when using higher dosages. At the same time, the speed of achieving a therapeutic effect for drugs is approximately the same. The drugs are available over-the-counter.

Spazgel

An analogue of Fastum gel is a cheap Russian Spazgel, which is no less effective and popular drug. It is a complete structural substitute and is used as both primary and auxiliary therapy. Like the main product, this substitute is produced in the form of a gel for external use. Moreover, they have an identical active substance (ketoprofen). The analogue, like the main drug, is a representative of the drug group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for local use.

Indications for use (list of violations) for drugs completely coincide. Generic is also used for inflammatory diseases of the musculoskeletal system (chronic and acute forms), accompanied by the development of pain. Dosage regimen: apply to the affected area in a thin layer. Use 2-3 times a day. The duration of the course is no more than 2 weeks. For further use, a mandatory preliminary consultation with a doctor is required.

The drugs have identical side effects, however, the frequency of their development depends on the individual patient. According to experts, the original remedy is easier to tolerate and less likely to cause the development of undesirable reactions. Allergy symptoms in individuals prone to developing similar manifestations develop in the same way in both cases. Moreover, the frequency of their occurrence depends on the individual patient.

The drugs completely coincide in terms of contraindications, including pregnancy (3rd trimester) and childhood (under 15 years old). During the period of breastfeeding, it is recommended to postpone the use of the gel. In the 1st and 3rd trimesters, treatment should be carried out under the strict guidance of a specialist. Both drugs can react with identical medicines, due to the same active ingredient. Medicines are available over the counter.

Febrofid (Russia)

An analogue of Fastum gel, a cheap Russian Febrofid, is a less popular substitute and is recommended for use in the absence of an original drug. This similar product is produced in the form of a gel for external use. Its active ingredient is ketoprofen lysine salt. Like the original drug, the generic belongs to the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for local use.

In addition to the main coinciding indications, the analog has additional recommendations for use:

• phlebitis, perephlebitis;
• inflammatory processes in the lymphatic vessels;
• inflammatory diseases of the lymph nodes - lymphangitis, lymphadenitis (superficial form of the disorder).

Dosage regimen: Apply a small strip of the product (3 to 5 cm) to the affected area and rub in lightly. Use no more than 2-3 times a day. The duration of treatment is 2 weeks. To continue the course, it is recommended to first consult with a specialist. Medicines completely coincide in terms of contraindications, including pregnancy (3rd trimester). In the 1st and 2nd trimesters, the generic is used only if absolutely necessary and under the supervision of a doctor.

The age restrictions for the analog are not indicated, therefore, for its use in pediatric practice, mandatory consultation with a specialist is required. The dosage and duration of the course should also be clarified in advance.

Unlike the original gel, the substitute is less likely to cause side effects. In this case, undesirable reactions in most cases manifest themselves in the form of skin allergies. The therapeutic effect and the rate of elimination of diseases in drugs are approximately the same. Medicines have one active ingredient. Therefore, they can react with absolutely identical other drugs.

Prices

The cost of Fastum gel depends on the region and area of ​​its sale. At the same time, the price is also influenced by the retail pharmacy network and the dispensed drug dosage.

Thus, in commercial and state pharmacies in Moscow, a 30 g tube can be purchased for 240-495 rubles. For 50 g of funds, you will have to pay 315-700 rubles. A drug with a nominal volume of 100 g costs from 500 to 1265 rubles.

Drug name	Price
Artrum	130-350 rub.
Bystrumgel	RUB 85-870
Ketoprofen	40-400 rubles.
Pentalgin Extra-gel	RUB 135-775
Febrofid (Russia)	RUB 170-665

Before using Fastum gel or its cheaper analogues, you should carefully study the instructions for their use and consult your doctor. Additionally, it is recommended to read the reviews of customers who have used the drug or its Russian generics in the treatment of inflammatory diseases of the musculoskeletal system.

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