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Product Information of Fastum Gel

What you need to know before you use Fastum Gel
Do not use Fastum Gel
• If you have a history of allergy or hypersensitivity to Ketoprofen or to any of the other ingredients of Ketoprofen Gel (see section 6), tiaprofenic acid, fenofibrate, UV blockers or perfumes. Symptoms of this would include a rash, swallowing or breathing problems, swelling of your lips, face, throat or tongue
• If you have ever had asthma, urticaria (skin rash), or runny nose and sneezing after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs
• On an area where you have any skin conditions, eczema or acne, open wounds or
infections
• In your eyes, mouth, nose, or on the anal or genital areas; if this happens, wash with plenty of clean water
• If you are pregnant within your third trimester
• If you have a history of photosensitivity reactions/reactions to light
• On an area with an occlusive dressing.
Stop using Ketoprofen Gel immediately if you experience any skin reactions including skin reactions after co-application of octocrylene-containing products (octocrylene is one of the excipients included in several cosmetic and hygiene products such as shampoo, after-shave,
shower-and bath-gels, skin creams, lipsticks, anti-ageing creams, make-up removers and hair sprays to delay photodegradation).
Protect your skin from sunlight even on a bright but cloudy day. Do not use sun
beds. This applies during treatment and for two weeks after stopping.
Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor before using Ketoprofen Gel:
• If you have heart, liver or kidney problems.
• The use of large amounts of Ketoprofen Gel may give rise to side effects such as
hypersensitivity and asthma.
• Exposure to sunlight (even hazy) or to UV light of areas treated with Ketoprofen Gel can cause serious skin reactions (Photosensitisation). Therefore it is necessary to: o protect treated areas by wearing clothing during treatment and for two weeks
after stopping treatment, to avoid any risk of photosensitisation.
o wash hands thoroughly after each application of Ketoprofen Gel.
• Treatment should be discontinued immediately upon development of any skin reaction after application of Ketoprofen Gel.
• Avoid direct sunlight and solarium (sunbeds) during and for 2 weeks after treatment.
• Do not exceed the recommended length of treatment.
• If you have asthma as well as a persistent runny nose, sinusitis or nasal polyps, you may have a higher risk of being allergic to aspirin or similar medicines than other people.
• If you have an infection – please see heading “Infections” below.
Consult your doctor if you develop any skin reaction after using Ketoprofen Gel. If you have to go to a hospital, tell the medical staff that you are using this product.
If you are not sure if any of the above apply to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Ketoprofen Gel.
Infections
Ketoprofen Gel may hide signs of infections such as fever and pain. It is therefore possible that Ketoprofen Gel may delay appropriate treatment of infection, which may lead to an increased risk of complications. This has been observed in pneumonia caused by bacteria and bacterial skin infections related to chickenpox. If you take this medicine while you have an infection and your symptoms of the infection persist or worsen, consult a doctor without delay.
Taking other medicines
Please tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription, especially those for pain relief, such as aspirin or other NSAIDs or Methotrexate used for the treatment of some types of cancer or psoriasis.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
Do not use if you are in the last 3 months of pregnancy. It may affect your baby.
Do not use this medicine if you are breast-feeding. This is because small amounts may pass into mothers` milk.
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.