- Ketoprofen is a non-steroidal anti- inflammatory agent. Since ketoprofen is an inhibitor of prostaglandin synthesis it
provides for anti-inflammatory , analgesic effects.
- When applied locally as a gel, Ketoprofen is absorbed very slowly with no accumulation in the body.
This low bioavailability enables obtained a local effect without systemic presence .
- For the relief of localized pain and inflammation associated with acute musculo-skeletal injuries, benign trauma
especially sport injuries, sprains, tendinitis, edema and post-traumatic pain.
- Pronid® gel is used topically for the treatment of :
- Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis pain.
- Articular tumors.
- Muscular pain.
- Tendon and ligament pain.
- Apply to the affected area 2 to 4 times daily by gently massaging in order to help absorption.
- Each 100g of Pronid® gel contains:
Ketoprofen 2.5g
- Hypersensitivity to ketoprofen.
- Exudative dermatoses, eczema, infected skin lesions and sores.
- Bioavailability studies have proved that interaction between ketoprofen, applied topically, and other topically or
systemically administered drugs is improbable.
However, when it is applied in high doses fo r a long time, competition may occur between absorbed ketoprofen and other drugs which have a strong binding with plasma proteins.
- Pronid® gel used with caution during pregnancy and lactation .
- Rare allergic skin reactions of the pruritus or localised erythema types.
- Rare gastrointestinal tract disorders.
- Pronid® gel should be used with caution in patients with asthma or bronchospasm, bleeding disorders, cardiovascu-
lar disease, peptic ulceration or a history of such ulceration, renal failure and in those who are receiving coumarin
anticoagulants.
- Pronid® gel should not be applied to open wounds or lesions of the skin, or near the eyes.
- Do not apply to mucous membranes.
- Avoid direct exposure to sunlight to avoid photosensitivity.
- Pronid® gel : Tube of 40 g.
- Store below 25 o C, protect from heat.
