Calmatel 18 Mg/G Cream 60 G

Calmatel 18 Mg/G Cream 60 G

ACTION AND MECHANISM

Piketoprofen is a non-steroidal [ANTI-INFLAMMATORY] and [ANALGESIC], which acts by preventing the synthesis of prostaglandins and other prostanoids, by inhibiting cyclooxygenase that intervenes in inflammatory processes.

INDICATIONS

- Local symptomatic relief of painful or inflammatory conditions, of traumatic or degenerative origin of the joints, tendons, ligaments and muscles ([ARTHRITIS], periarthritis, [CAPSULITIS], arthrosynovitis, [TENOSINOVITIS], distortions, meniscal injuries of the knee, [ CONTRACTURE], [TENDINITIS], [BURSITIS], [CONTUSION], [SPRAIN], [LUMBALGIA], [TORTICOLIS], [DISLOCATION]).

POSOLOGY

DOSAGE:
- Exclusively external cutaneous use.
- Adults and children over 12 years: PIKETROPROFANO: 3 to 4 times a day.
- Do not apply more than 7 days in a row without consulting a doctor.

RULES FOR CORRECT ADMINISTRATION

- Apply a thin layer of the product to the affected area with a light massage to facilitate penetration.
- Wash your hands after each application.
- Do not apply occlusive bandages.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

- Hypersensitivity to piketoprofen or to any of the components of this medicine.
- [ALLERGY TO NSAIDs], [ALLERGY TO SALICILATES]: Although local administration minimizes the risks derived from its systemic use, topical application, in large areas of the skin, in open wounds, mucous membranes or eczematous skin, in a prolonged and With the use of occlusive bandages, it can cause systemic effects, so it should be remembered that its use is not recommended in patients who have presented allergic reactions (rhinitis, asthma, pruritus, angioedema, urticaria, shock or others), caused by acid acetylsalicylic or other NSAIDs due to the possibility of cross-hypersensitivity.

PRECAUTIONS

WARNINGS ON EXCIPIENTS:

- Because it contains cetyl alcohol, it can cause local reactions on the skin, such as contact dermatitis.

WARNINGS ON EXCIPIENTS:

- Because it contains cetostearyl alcohol, it can cause local reactions on the skin, such as contact dermatitis.

ADVICE TO THE PATIENT

- Avoid contact with the eyes and mucous membranes.
- Do not use with occlusive bandages or apply simultaneously in the same area as other topical preparations.
- Do not use for prolonged periods of time or in large areas.
- Use only on intact skin, not on open wounds, mucous membranes or eczematous skin.
- Do not expose the treated area to the sun.
- Wash your hands after each application.

SPECIAL WARNINGS

- If symptoms persist for more than 7 days or irritation or worsening occurs, the clinical situation of the patient should be evaluated.
- Sun exposure of the treated area can cause photosensitivity.

INTERACTIONS

They have not been described in cutaneous use, since very low systemic concentrations of the drug are reached, but it will be considered whether it should be used in conjunction with other topical analgesics.

PREGNANCY

Although by cutaneous use the systemic absorption is very small, the preparation should not be used during pregnancy except medical criteria, since NSAIDs, especially during the third trimester, can cause dystocia, delay delivery and cause adverse effects on the fetal cardiovascular system. , such as premature closure of the ductus arteriosus.

LACTATION

Although by cutaneous use the systemic absorption is very small, the preparation should not be used during lactation except medical criteria.

ADVERSE REACTIONS

- Moderate local [ERYTHEMA] (0.1% -1%), [DERMATITIS], [SKIN IRRITATION], [PRURITO] (0.1% -1%) and sensation of [SKIN IRRITATION] may occur in the area of application, which disappear when treatment is stopped.
- [PHOTOSENSITIVITY REACTIONS] may appear (0.01% -0.1%)
- In the event that symptoms appear for which no justification is found, the treatment should be suspended and the patient's clinical situation reevaluated.
- Prolonged topical administration, in large areas of skin, on open wounds, mucous membranes or eczematous skin, as well as the use of occlusive bandages, can cause the appearance of systemic adverse reactions typical of NSAIDs.

OVERDOSE

- Symptoms: Due to its external use, it is not probable that intoxication pictures will occur.
In case of accidental ingestion, the overdose symptoms will be systemic adverse reactions that will depend on the ingested dose and the time elapsed since ingestion.
- Treatment: if accidental ingestion occurs, stomach lavage and symptomatic therapy will be performed. 

See leaflet Calmatel 18 Mg / G Cream 60 G

See Technical Data Sheet Calmatel 18 Mg / G Cream 60 G