Ketoprofen is an anti-inflammatory, also marketed as Profenid, which works by reducing inflammation, pain and fever.This remedy is available in syrup, drops, gel, solution for injection, suppositories, capsules and tablets.
Ketoprofen can be purchased from pharmacies for a price that may vary depending on the pharmaceutical form prescribed by the doctor and the brand, and there is also the possibility that the person will also choose the generic.
The dose depends on the dosage form
The recommended dose is 0.5 mg / kg / dose, administered 3 to 4 times daily, being the maximum dose not exceeding 2 mg / kg.The treatment period is usually 2 to 5 days.
The recommended dose depends on the age:
The safety and efficacy of profenid use in drops in children under one year of age have not yet been established.
The gel should be applied to the sore or inflamed area, 2 to 3 times a day, massaged lightly for a few minutes.The total daily dose should not exceed 15 g per day and the duration of treatment should not exceed one week.
The injectable should be administered by a health professional and the recommended dose is 1 bulb intramuscularly, 2 or 3 times a day, without exceeding the maximum daily dose of 300 mg.
The suppository should be inserted into the cavity after carefully washing hands, with the recommended dose being a suppository at night and one in the morning.The maximum dose of 300 mg per day should not be exceeded.
The capsules should be taken without chewing, with a sufficient amount of liquid, preferably during or shortly after meals. The recommended dose is 2 capsules, 2 times daily or 1 capsule, 3 times a day. The maximum recommended daily dose of 300 mg.should not be exceeded.
The tablets should be taken without chewing, with sufficient liquid, preferably during or shortly after meals.The recommended dose is 1 tablet at 200 mg in the morning or evening.No more than one tablet should be taken per day.
The tablets should be taken without chewing, with sufficient liquid, preferably during or shortly after meals.The recommended dose is 1 tablet to 100 mg twice daily.No more than 3 tablets per day should be taken.
For the treatment of the attack, the recommended dose is 300 mg (2 tablets) per day, divided into 2 administrations, and can be reduced to 150 mg / day (1 tablet), in a single dose, and the maximum daily dose of 300 mg.should not be exceeded.
Systemic-acting ketoprofen should not be used in people with hypersensitivity to any of the drug components, people with stomach ulcers, bleeding or gastrointestinal perforation, related to the use of NSIA and severe heart, hepatic or renal failure.Suppositories, in addition to being contracted, in previous situations, should also not be used in people with inflammation of the rectum or a history of rectal bleeding.
In addition, it should not be used in pregnant or lactating women or in children.Syrup can be used in children, but should not be used in children under 6 months of age and the drop-drinking solution should only be used in children over 6 months of age.1 year old.
Ketoprofen gel should also not be used in people with hypersensitivity to the components of the formula, people with a history of exaggerated skin sensitivity to light, perfumes, sunscreens, among others, or in pregnant women and children.
Some of the most common side effects that can occur during treatment with Profenid for systemic action are headache, dizziness, drowsiness, poor digestion, nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, rashes and itching.
The most common side effects that can occur when using the gel are redness, itching and eczema.