Product Description:

Fastum Gel contains a medicine called ketoprofen. Fastum Gel belongs to a group of medicines called Non Steroidal 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.

How to use:

It is important to use Fastum Gel as directed:

1. unscrew the cap of tube and pierce the aluminium seal with the point in the top of the cap.
2. Apply a length of gel 5-10 cm (2-4 inches) long to the skin of the affected area two or three times daily.
3. pump dispenser: when using the pump dispenser for the first time, press the top of the dispenser several
4. times or push the bottom until the gel is released). Keep the dispenser in a horizontal position during use .
5. Apply 3-6 pushes of the pump dispenser to the skin of the affected area two or three times daily

Caution & Warnings:

Talk to your doctor before using Fastum Gel:

• If you have heart, liver or kidney problems.

• The use of large amounts of Fastum Gel may give rise to side effects such as hypersensitivity and asthma.

• Exposure to the sun (even hazy) or to UV from a sunbed or solarium of areas treated with Fastum Gel can

induce potentially serious skin reactions (photosensitisation). Therefore it is necessary to:

o Protect treated areas by wearing clothing during treatment and for two weeks following its

discontinuation to avoid any risk of photosensitisation.

o Wash your hands thoroughly after each application of Fastum Gel.

• Treatment should be discontinued immediately upon development of any skin reaction such as rash after

application of Fastum Gel.

• Avoid direct sunlight and solarium (sunbeds) during and for 2 weeks after treatment.

• Do not exceed the recommended length of treatment.

• Do not use near mucous membranes (eg lips, vagina).

• 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.

Children and adolescents

The safety and efficacy of Fastum Gel in children has not been established.

Other medicines and Fastum Gel:

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, e.g. oral

anticoagulants (blood thinning medicines).

Pregnancy and breast-feeding:

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or

pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.

Driving and using machines

Fastum Gel should not affect your ability to drive and use machinery.

Ingredients:

The active substance is ketoprofen