Fastum Topical 2.50% Gel 30 gm works by blocking your body’s production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling, pain, or fever.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Fastum Topical 2.50% Gel 30 gm

Burning or tingling sensation of skin

Redness of skin

Itching

Skin Rash

Uses of Fastum Topical 2.50% Gel 30 gm
What is it prescribed for?

Mild to moderate pain
This medicine is used to relieve mild to moderate pain conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, soft tissue injuries, sports injuries, sprains, muscle-tendonitis swelling and inflammatory conditions associated with joints, tendons, ligaments, and muscle.

Concerns

Frequently asked questions

Onset of action
The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.

Duration of Effect
The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.

Safe with Alchohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Is it habit forming?
No habit-forming tendencies were reported.

Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.

Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.

When not to use?

Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to Fastum Topical 2.50% Gel 30 gm , or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.

Skin disorders
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with skin disorders such as eczema, acne, open wounds, skin lesions, dermatosis, etc. due to the increased risk of severe adverse reactions.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.

Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.

General Warnings

Use in children
This medicine is not recommended for use in children under 12 years of age. since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.

External use only
This medicine is recommended for external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes, mucous membranes, or open wounds.

Photosensitivity
This medicine may make you more sensitive to sunlight or tanning lights. You are advised to use sunscreen and wear protective clothing to avoid adverse reactions to sunlight during treatment with this medicine.

Concomitant use with other topical NSAIDs
This medicine should be used with extreme caution when it is used along with other topical-NSAIDS due to the increased risk of adverse effects. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.

Skin rash
This medicine may cause fatal skin allergies without any warnings in some patients. Signs and symptoms such as rashes, hives, fever, or other allergic symptoms should be reported to the doctor without any delay. Appropriate corrective measures, dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not apply a double dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose
An overdose of this medicine is not likely to cause severe symptoms unless it is applied for a prolonged period of time in large volumes. However, the ingestion of this medicine may cause harm and immediate medical intervention may be required.

General Instructions

Apply a thin film of the gel to the affected area as instructed by the doctor. Follow all the usage instructions mentioned on the label or the package insert. Do not apply in larger or smaller quantities than recommended. Do not cover the application area with bandages or other coverings unless specifically instructed by the doctor. Contact your doctor if symptoms do not improve or resolve after two weeks of use.

Other details

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

References

webmd.com –
Ketoprofen [Internet].
Available from: https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-5995-8186/ketoprofen-oral/ketoprofen-oral/details
[cited 14/7/2020].