Febrofid

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Instructions for use:

1. Pharmacological action
2. Indications
3. Contraindications
4. Side effects
5. Interaction with drugs
6. Method of application

Prices in online pharmacies:

from 235 rub.

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Febrofid is a drug belonging to the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. It is presented in such dosage forms as cream, gel, solution and spray for external use.

The active substance of the drug is ketoprofen lysine salt.

pharmachologic effect

According to the instructions, Febrofid has an antiexudative, anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect, providing a local therapeutic effect of lesions of tendons, joints, ligaments, skin, muscles, lymphatic vessels. When diagnosed with articular syndrome, the drug leads to a decrease in pain in the joints during movement and at rest, reduces their swelling and morning stiffness.

The active substance of Febrofid and drug analogues penetrates well through the skin and is metabolized in the liver. Ketoprofen does not accumulate (accumulate) in the tissues: about 80% of the dose of the substance is excreted in the form of metabolites, about 10% - leaves the body in the urine unchanged.

Indications

According to the instructions for Febrofid, the drug is used topically, as a means for external use in symptomatic treatment:

Myalgia, neuralgia, pain in the spine;
Inflammatory and degenerative diseases of the musculoskeletal system (bursitis, arthritis, tendinitis, synovitis, lumbago);
Uncomplicated, often sports, injuries: sprains, dislocations, ruptures of tendons and ligaments, post-traumatic pains, bruises;
Inflammatory diseases of the veins (periflebitis, phlebitis), lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels.

Contraindications

Febrofid and drug analogues with a similar pharmacological effect are not recommended for people with hypersensitivity to ketoprofen, acetylsalicylic acid (bronchospasm may appear), as well as other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). According to the instructions for Febrofid, the medicine is not intended for the treatment of weeping dermatoses, infected abrasions, wounds, burns and eczema. The drug is contraindicated for use in the third trimester of pregnancy, as well as during breastfeeding. In the I and II trimester of pregnancy, the use of Febrofid is advisable only in case of urgent need.

With caution, Febrofid is used in patients with severe renal and hepatic impairment. Do not allow the drug to come into contact with the eyes and mucous membranes.

Side effects of Febrofid

Possible side effects of Febrofid, according to patients' reviews, include skin flushing, allergic reactions, photosensitivity, purpura, skin eczema.

Interaction of Febrofid with drugs

In reviews of Febrofid, the appearance of ulcers and gastrointestinal bleeding is often noted when the drug is taken together with corticotropin, ethanol and other NSAIDs.

The use of Febrofid with heparin, oral anticoagulants, cefamandol, thrombolytics, cefoperazone, antiplatelet agents increases the risk of bleeding.

According to the instructions, Febrofid reduces the effect of diuretics and antihypertensive drugs.

Appointment of Febrofid together with sodium valproate causes disruptions in platelet aggregation, increases the concentration of nifedipine and verapamil in the blood plasma. With appropriate dosage adjustment, the active ingredient of the drug increases the hypoglycemic effect of oral drugs and insulin.

Mode of application

The agent for external use is applied 2-3 times a day in a thin layer, gently rubbing Febrofid into painful and inflamed areas of the body.

The rinsing solution is used 2-3 times a day: for its preparation, it is necessary to inject 10 ml into a measuring cup and dilute the resulting liquid in 100 ml of drinking water.

Febrofid: prices in online pharmacies

Drug name

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Pharmacy

Febrofid 2.5% gel for external use 30 g 1 pc.

235 RUB

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Febrofid 2.5% gel for external use 50 g 1 pc.

RUB 250

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Febrofid gel 2.5% 30g

296 r

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Febrofid gel 2.5% 50g

383 r

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Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!