
- Ketoprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). NSAIDs work by blocking an enzyme called cyclo-oxygenase, which is involved in the production of prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are messengers in the development of inflammation. Blocking their production helps to reduce the signs of inflammation.
Therapeutic Indications Of Fastum Gel 50 Gm
- Topical formulations of ketoprofen are used to treat the symptoms of pain and inflammation in conditions such as minor trauma (sprains, bruising), tendonitis (inflammation of a tendon), small-joint osteoarthritis (swelling and pain in the small joints), acute low-back pain and phlebitis (inflammation of a vein).