Fastum (Ketoprofen) Gel 30g

Fastum Gel contains a medicine called ketoprofen. Fastum Gel belongs to a group of medicines called NonSteroidal Anti- Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs). These reduce inflammation and relieve pain.
Fastum Gel is used to relieve the pain of soft tissue injuries, and acute strains and sprains. Fastum Gel should
only be used by adults and children over 12 years of age.

 What you need to know bbefore you use Fastum gel
Do not use Fastum Gel:
 If you are allergic to ketoprofen or to any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in Section 6)
 If you are allergic to UV blockers (sun creams) or perfumes
 If you are allergic to aspirin, other NSAIDs (eg ibuprofen) or any medicines for pain relief or inflammation
including tiaprofenic acid. Signs of an allergic reaction include wheezing (asthma), runny nose (rhinitis) or
an itchy rash (hives)
 If you are allergic to fenofibrate (a medicine used to lower blood cholesterol)
 If you intend to use it on skin conditions such as eczema or acne, an open or infected wound, abscess, ulcer
or tumour
 If the area to be treated is near the eyes
 If you are pregnant (see pregnancy and breast-feeding section).
Stop using Fastum Gel immediately if you experience any skin reaction including reactions after co-application
with octocrylene containing products (octocrylene is an ingredient used 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 in order to delay product breakdown due to sunlight).

How to apply Fastum Gel
It is important to use Fastum Gel as directed:
 tube: unscrew the cap and pierce the aluminium seal with the point in the top of the cap.

Apply a length of gel 5-10 cm (2-4 inches) long to the skin of the affected area two or three times daily.

pump dispenser: when using the pump dispenser for the first time, press the top of the dispenser several

How and where to use Fastum Gel
 Fastum Gel is for external use only
 Gently massage the gel on the area you need to treat
 Wash your hands immediately after use
 Do not apply Fastum Gel to sore, broken or infected skin
 Do not use Fastum Gel near the eyes, mouth, nostrils, anal and genital regions
 Stop using Fastum Gel if you get a rash, itchy or sensitive skin after use
 Do not use with an air-tight or water-tight dressing (i.e. do not bandage, wrap, or cover the area with a
plastic dressing)
 Do not use too much of this medicine.
Protection from the sun and sunbeds
 Do not expose the skin that has been treated with Fastum Gel to direct sunlight or sunbeds during treatment
or for the following 2 weeks.