Finalgel gel for external use 35 g
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Active ingredients
Piroxicam
Release form
Gel
Composition
1 g of piroxicam 5 mg. Excipients: propylene glycol, isopropanol, macrogol glyceryl cocoate (cetiol NOT), hypromellose (hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose), sodium hydroxide, sodium disulfite (sodium metabisulfite), potassium dihydrophosphate, purified water.
Pharmacological effect
NSAIDs. It has a local anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect. The mechanism of action is associated with the inhibition of the synthesis of prostaglandins due to the inhibition of the activity of COX-1 and COX-2. Reduces inflammation, swelling, muscle and joint pain. Does not cause dry skin.
Pharmacokinetics
Data on the pharmacokinetics of the drug Finalgel not provided.
Indications
Pain syndrome in: - sports injuries (bruises, sprains, sprains, ligament injuries) - ankylosing spondyloarthritis - osteoarthrosis - rheumatoid arthritis - chronic juvenile arthritis - tendinitis - tenosynovitis - sciatica.
Contraindications
- renal failure - children's age up to 14 years - III trimester of pregnancy - hypersensitivity to acetylsalicylic acid or other NSAIDs - hypersensitivity to piroxicam or other components of the drug. Precautions should be prescribed to patients with asthma, allergic rhinitis, recurrent nasal polyposis and paranasal sinuses, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases or chronic respiratory tract infections.
Use during pregnancy and lactation
The drug is contraindicated for use in the third trimester of pregnancy. In the first and second trimesters, the drug should be used with caution. Piroxicam in small quantities into breast milk. Therefore, it is not recommended to apply Finalgel during the breastfeeding period.
Dosage and administration
Adults and children over 14 years old apply the gel to the skin over the affected area at a dose of 1 g (approximately the size of a hazelnut) 3-4 times / day. The duration of treatment depends on the severity of the symptoms and averages 2-3 weeks for tendinitis, tendovaginitis, and hip and shoulder syndrome, and 1-2 weeks for sports injuries.
Side effects
Local reactions: skin irritation at the site of application of the drug (inflammation, redness, peeling). Allergic reactions: urticaria, pruritus.
Overdose
Symptoms: in rare cases, systemic side effects may occur (headache, nausea, epigastric pain, shortness of breath; one case of interstitial nephritis with functional renal failure and nephrotic syndrome) has been described. Treatment: the drug should be discontinued. Symptomatic therapy is performed.
Interaction with other drugs
Interaction with other drugs of drug Finalgel is not described.
special instructions
Avoid getting the drug on damaged skin and eyes.