Ketoprofen

• Ketoprofen is used to provide relief from musculoskeletal pain and inflammation (affecting the bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons and nerves) in conditions like arthritis, muscle injury, etc.

When should one not use Ketoprofen

• If you are allergic to Ketoprofen or any other ingredients of Ketoprofen.
• If you have an aspirin-induced history of asthma.
• If you are pregnant (especially the last 3 months of pregnancy).
• Ketoprofen is not recommended for use in children.

Common side effects of this drug are:

• Skin redness
• Rash
• Itchiness
• Dry skin
• Skin irritation, swelling

Other General Warnings

• You have bronchial asthma.
• You experience an allergic reaction after using Ketoprofen.
• You are suffering from any skin infection.
• You are on antibiotics or medicines to treat your fungal infections.
• You may develop redness, irritation, dryness, itchiness on the skin, if these symptoms get severe, contact your doctor immediately.
• You must avoid being in the sunlight for too long while on treatment with Ketoprofen and even after 4 weeks of removing the plaster.
• Do not use Ketoprofen on any hairy area of the skin.
• Ketoprofen is not recommended for use in children.
• Ketoprofen should not be applied to the eyes or mucous membranes.

How Does It Work?

Interactions with other medicines

• Since Ketoprofen is to be used externally on the skin it is less likely to interact with other medicines. However, you should always inform your doctor if you are taking other medicines for treating other health conditions.
• Especially, if you are taking antibiotics or medicines to treat your fungal infection.

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