Ketofan 100 mg SR 30 capsules
European Egyptian Pharmaceutical Industry
European Egyptian Pharmaceutical Industry
Composition
Each hard gelatin capsule contains
Ketoprofen — 100 mg.
Product Description
Ketofan is a non‑steroidal anti‑inflammatory drug (NSAID) with anti‑rheumatic and antipyretic properties.
It acts both centrally and peripherally.
Indications for Use
Rheumatoid arthritis.
Osteoarthritis.
Ankylosing spondylitis.
Acute articular and periarticular disorders.
Low back pain.
Muscle pain.
Dysmenorrhea.
Method of Administration and Dosage
Oral use, swallow capsule whole with food.
Adults: 50–100 mg twice daily.
Maximum daily dose: 200 mg.
Dysmenorrhea: 50 mg up to 3 times daily.
Treatment duration for dysmenorrhea: usually 3–4 days from onset of menstruation or symptoms.
Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration.
Contraindications
Pediatric use.
Hypersensitivity to ketoprofen, aspirin, or excipients.
Gastrointestinal bleeding or other hemorrhages.
Gastric or intestinal ulcer.
Severe cardiac, hepatic, or renal insufficiency.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Precautions
Dosage adjustment required in renal impairment and elderly patients.
Discontinue and seek medical advice if condition worsens or allergic reactions occur.
Adverse Reactions / Side Effects
Nervous system: headache, dizziness, drowsiness, seizures, mood disorders, vertigo.
Cardiovascular: tachycardia, bradycardia, hypertension, arrhythmia, heart failure.
Respiratory: asthma attacks, bronchospasm.
Sensory: photosensitivity, alopecia, vision disturbances, tinnitus.
Gastrointestinal: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, gastritis, stomatitis, colitis, hepatitis, peptic ulcer, GI bleeding, intestinal perforation.
Other: fluid retention, edema, rash, itching, urticaria, angioedema.
Pregnancy and Lactation
Contraindicated.
Storage Conditions
Store at temperatures not exceeding 30 °C, in a dry place, out of reach of children.
Packaging
Carton box containing 3 blisters of 10 capsules each, with leaflet.