Fastum gel. Instructions for use, price, reviews, analogues

Fastum gel - gelled drug dosage form. According to the instructions for use, it is intended for topical use in the removal of inflammation and pain in the structures of the musculoskeletal system.

Detailed description of the preparation

Medical tool Fastum gel - classified as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. The main active ingredient in the gel composition of ketoprofen, relates to metiluksusnoy acid.

Ketoprofen is a non-selective inhibitor tsikogloksenazy enzymes, actively involved in the synthesis of lipid substances - prostaglandins, prostacyclins, romboksanov. By means of the main active component, the formulation provides pharmacological inhibition of these lipids. As a result, eliminated inflammatory reactions and pain.

Fastum gel - a highly effective drug for relief of pain reactions in the affected joints disease. He also belongs to the most effective anti-inflammatory medications. High demand for the gel in patients with abnormalities of the musculoskeletal system due to its combined action.

In fact Fastum gel cope with any symptoms, including a strong decrease in motility of the joints and muscle spasms. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are the means of first aid in acute-chronic pathologies of the locomotor system.

Consequently, Fastum gel used effectively in eliminating pain and inflammation in pathological disorders of the locomotor apparatus. Also, it is widely used in radikulitoterapii.

Release form and composition

Fastum gel, instructions for use which indicates that the tool is made in the form of a viscous gel colorless mass placed in aluminum tubes, various tanks (30,50, or 10 mg) contains the main active substance - ketoprofen.

The inner surface of the tube is coated with a preparation of an epoxy varnish. A tube of medicine number 1 pc. screw-top cap - punch, is placed in the carton.

In addition to the basic substance ketoprofen Fastum gel composition includes additional components:

• carbomer 940;
• ethanol;
• rietanolamin;
• lavender and neroli oil;
• purified water.

material properties as part Fastum-Gel
incoming agents	definition	therapeutic properties
Ketaprofen	the main drug	Inhibition of COX and bosinteza prostaglandins, lipid substances influencing the development of pain, inflammatory reactions
carbomer	acrylic polymer	Catalyzing the therapeutic effects of ketoprofen
ethanol	Ethanol	Preservative for preservation of the gel composition
triethanolamine	Emulsifier	absorption of acid gases, corrosion inhibition plays a role preservative
Lavender and neroli oil	Essential oil of lavender flowers and orange	counteracting inflammatory reactions, aromatization

pharmacodynamic properties

Fastum gel is characterized as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug for external application locally. After topical application the preparation gradually absorbed. When ingested, ketoprofen contained actively inhibits prostaglandin biosynthesis. Relaxing aching pain and acute nature, means demonstrating good results in symptomatic treatment of pathologies of the joints and muscles, removing the mother liquor.

The content of essential oils enhances the antiseptic and disinfecting effect of the drug. Through triethanolamine and ethanol alcohol is an accumulation of the dominant component in the areas affected tissues. After applying the gel on clothing does not remain stains, since there are no fatty components in its composition.

NSAIDs group drugs have a multifaceted effect on the human body:

• anti-inflammatory. Ketoprofen blocks the penetration of the affected joints, immune system cells (macrophages, leukocytes) produced by the immune inflammations;
• painkillers. Pharmaceutics group NSAIDs, including Fastum gel, expressed reduce pain of any nature. Relieve discomfort in the joints, provoked by inflammation, muscle spasms, squeezing the nerve bundles.

The therapeutic effects of falls during the swelling of damaged joints are released from inflammatory stabilizing hemodynamics. The ligamentous, tendon, bone and cartilage tissue accumulation of nutrients, vitamins, mineral trace elements.

Significantly activates the metabolism, stimulating cell regeneration accelerated compounds. Through the bloodstream occurs conclusion harmful toxins, mineral salts, toxins.

When topically applied agent is absorbed slowly. Bioavailability main active substance of about 5%. The amount of gel in 50-150 mg reaches plasma concentrations of 0.07 - 0.14 g / ml without accumulation in the body.

Fastum delayed absorption is not a lack of preparation. In contrast, slow therapeutic effect gel doctors attributed to the pluses of the drug, as gradual release of an active current component causes a prolonged analgesic Effect.

Indications

Fastum gel, instruction manual which describes how topical drug used for pain and anti-inflammatory purposes.

The medical product Fastum gel is shown in the symptomatic treatment of the following diseases:

• for arthritis and related inflammatory pain;
• defeats supporting - motor department including arthritis, the affected limb syndromic gout, psoriasis joints, atopic eczema, low back pain and complications in his background, sciatica, bursitis;
• inflammation in the tendon - ligaments;
• muscle pain of various etiologies;
• inflammation caused by the trauma of the musculoskeletal system.

Besides the basic gel indications prescribed to patients with the presence of the following diseases:

• spinal pain of different nature;
• low back pain;
• polyarthritis;
• contracture with any localization;
• coxarthrosis 1, 2 and 3 degrees;
• outer (tennis elbow) and the inner osteitis epicondyle of humerus.

Fastum gel also involved in the complex therapy with treatment, impact on certain portions of the patient's body: ultrasound and deposited on the surface of their solutions, emulsions or ointments (Phonophoresis).

Fastum gel, instructions for use which confirms that this tool is used exclusively for symptomatic therapy, eliminate pathologies of the locomotor system may not. Therefore, along with the drugs in this group regimen is supplemented glucocorticosteroids, hondroprotektorami, muscle relaxants.

Scheme Dosage and

Standard scheme - the gel is used 11 times a day or treatment system thinks the physician on an individual basis. Assigned orthopedic dose and frequency of use of the gel, will conform to the shape and nature of the disease.

Dosed gel Fastum taking into account clinical and symptomatic picture of the pathology. Using the gel comprises applying a thin layer to the affected area and massaging until complete absorption means. Duration of treatment - up to 10 days.

gel destination plan is drawn up on the basis of an orthopedic patient's history and the results of the possible passage of diagnostic measures. Also takes into account the age of the individual. Applied by extruding the gel column therapeutic substance (lengths. 3.5) on the skin overlying the affected tissue disease.

Algorithm application Fastum gel comprises two stages:

1. Means applied to the surface of the epidermis.
2. The gel with the capture of the surrounding healthy areas rubbed into the skin until complete absorption.

Gel is applied by pressing on the tube and extruding a small column means an 3.5 cm in length integument affected area or in a location where the skin layer covers the affected tissue inflammation structure.

After application of the gel is rubbed into the skin soft massaging in circular motions. Circle rubbing ointment should include the surrounding, healthy skin.

The duration of the course application procedure depends on the extensiveness of tissue inflammation. As a rule, the treatment lasts for 10 - 14 days. Considering the content of essential oils after application is not suitable to cover the treated area watertight dressings or plaster.

If within a week symptomatic picture does not improve, you should contact your doctor for appointment alternative treatment connecting similar groups nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug analgesics.

Contraindications

Fastum Ointment is contraindicated for use in the following cases:

• eczema, infected sores, weeping dermatitis, open wounds;
• different etiologically-narrowing of small bronchi and bronchioles (bronchospasm);
• hypoallergenic to main and auxiliary substances contained in the gel;
• juvenile patients up to 12 years;
• women in 3 trimester of pregnancy.

Also with extreme caution means prescribed to patients with erosive lesions of the digestive system organs, bronchial asthma, renal, hepatic and cardiac failure.

After topical gel substance, a thorough washing out of the hands with soap and warm water is required. Gel to be feared contact with open wounds, oral mucosa, visual and genitals. Causing ointment to the affected area, it is not strictly recommended to close the treated area hermetic pads or bandages.

Fastum gel has numerous contraindications, including local adverse reactions. This is mainly due to incorrect dosing regimen, during the treatment of extensive skin surfaces. To minimize the occurrence of adverse health reactions, one should consult a doctor orthopedist, a rheumatologist or vertebrology.

Overdose

Given locally outer route of administration, the possibility of overdose is excluded. However, due to improper treatment taxonomy using very high doses, the adverse reactions are possible as gastrointestinal disorders and neuralgia.

Retention rules

Storage conditions include dry place at room temperature. In compliance with all standards, working life to the use of the drug is 4 years. In case the temperature of chemical-pharmaceutical properties of the gel will undergo changes: the consistency of the ointment starts to lose elasticity and delaminate. This tool will categorically not suitable for use.

Side effects

Fastum gel, instructions for use which indicates the absence of significant side effects when used at prolonged use can cause local effects or allergic expressed bullous dermatitis, redness portions skin.

In such cases, treatment is interrupted, followed by a call to the medical specialist for assignment alternative drug. Rarely possible local allergic reactions in the form of nettle rash. Struck by the treated area begins to be covered small itchy rash, swelling appears.

Children are at greater risk of adverse reactions when applying Fastum gel. Consequently, the drug is contraindicated in pediatric patients. Juvenile patients with pathologies in the field of musculoskeletal are assigned similar means, but with a lower concentration of active principle.

If after applying the funds locally felt the heat, you need to wash away the gel is applied and consult a doctor as in the preparation There are no components that provide exposure to hyperthermia and such a symptom indicates the development of an allergic reaction.

drug interactions

Cases of negative interaction gel Fastum with other medicines are not recorded. Nevertheless, requires regular medical monitoring of patients taking drugs coumarin group.

The combined use of Fastum Gel with other drugs of NSAIDs increases the risk of gastrointestinal tract disorders, including erosive and ulcerative lesions. When integrated application with antihypertensive medication plan, their effectiveness is reduced. Simultaneous treatment with thrombolytics can cause bleeding.

Combined use of the gel and acetylsalicylic acid, ketoprofen inhibits communication with proteins dissolved in the plasma, increasing the plasmatic clearance.

Interaction with certain substances which inhibit blood clotting (heparin, ticlopidine) increases the risk of bleeding.

Interconnection with diuretics may lead to renal failure due to slow blood flow in the renal apparatus.

Fastum dangerous gel together with warfarin. When interacting with this drug coagulant may develop light or heavy bleeding with a fatal outcome.

special instructions

Fastum gel does not affect the composition of breast milk. Nevertheless, during the period of breastfeeding, the gel is applied with caution and taking into account the medical recommendations. Consequently, Assignment Fastum gel gestational and lactation periods is carried out exclusively by a decision of a leading doctor.

Fastum gel admit to the use of persons working with machinery and drivers, as in the official guide on the use of the drug is specified that it includes no substance in any way affect psychomotor function.

It is necessary to avoid contact with the eye gel shells - drug ozhogoopasen and when released into the organs of sight, can cause thermal damage.

After contact means in the eye should be rinsed with water. If, after washing will remain a burning sensation or tingling in the corner of the eye, immediately seek the assistance of an ophthalmologist.

Contained in the composition of the gel Ketoprofen enters the locally diseased tissue without the formation of high plasma concentrations. Therefore, when observing all of the rules, it is not able to harm the body's internal structures.

Vacation in pharmacies and price

Fastum gel is released from pharmacies without a prescription. The average price of the package with 30 grams. funds is 250 rubles. Box with a tuba 100 c. 600 rubles worth on average. To replace Fastum cheaper medication, consultation with a physician is required.

Substitutes Fastum drug gel

Analog-structural Fastum gel preparations, this group of drugs NSAIDs.

Among low-cost replacement drugs worth mentioning gelling agents:

• ketoprofen;
• Febrofid;
• Ketanol ointment;
• Bystrumgel.

However, there are effective, which differ in composition, but similar effects on the mechanism of substitutes.

Analogs Fastum gel similar in mode of action	Active substance	Average prices in Russia
Voltaren Emulgel	diclofenac sodium	588 rubles.
Olfen	diclofenac sodium	1650 rubles.
Diklak Gel	diclofenac sodium	354 rubles.
nimulid	nimesulide	238 rubles.
Psili Balm	diphenhydramine hydrochloride	2822 rubles.

additional information

When fresh bruises treatment gel is desirable immediately after the injury. These lesions are treated by applying a thin layer of gel to the affected area of ​​the body.

Availability of allergic reactions to the composition means, it is checked at the first application of the gel. To test the hypoallergenic to the drug by the body, it is recommended to put a small portion of the drug substance to a healthy skin. Allergies lupus erythematosus with itchy red rash in the liniment agents into the skin and swelling.

The slightest manifestation, of negative effects, indicating the development of an allergic reaction. Therefore, you should stop the treatment of patients with tissue and rinse thoroughly with water caused by the gel. To replace the drug for a similar facility to visit the hospital, performed medical consultation on the appointment of an alternative medical course.

The drug effectively reduces inflammation in the affected areas, regardless of the focal depth. Penetrating through the skin, the dominant agent in the gel composition, inhibits the dynamics of mediators responsible for inflammatory processes. After the relief of inflammatory pain subsides swelling, normal blood flow in the treated site.

Fastum gel reduces diuretic activity and hypotensive drugs. In combination with these agents observed abnormalities of platelet aggregation. Means may enhance the hypoglycemic effect of insulin. In this case, the dosage should be adjusted by your doctor.

The volume of absorbed active substance fabrics is 5%. Ketoprofen metabolism in the liver is carried out during the removal of toxic and potentially toxic substances (glucuronidation). Residues biologically inactive compounds excreted in the urine.

Fastum gel - a drug, analgesic and anti-inflammatory efficacy of which is known to many patients suffering from disorders of the joints. Before using this tool, in addition to a careful examination with the instructions for use of facilities are advised to consult with your doctor - orthopedist.

Author: Andrew Breyman

Registration of the article: Vladimir the Great

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