In many cases, with joint and muscle pain, experts prescribe non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for topical application. This dosage form has many advantages over the drugs of this group of systemic action, often causing side effects. External non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can provide high concentrations of active substances in the application area, easy to use. Special attention deserves such a means in the form of gels, capable of penetrating deeply into the skin. One of these drugs is Ketorol gel.
Composition and action of Ketorol gel
The active substance in the preparation is ketorolac tromethamine. Auxiliary components of the drug: propylene glycol, dimethylsulfoxide, carbomer, sodium methylparahydroxybenzoate, trometamol, water, flavor, ethanol, glycerol, etc. With topical application, the active component of the gel shows a pronounced analgesic effect, and also helps in the removal of the inflammatory process.
The result of using the drug is the disappearance or arrest of pain in the areas of application (at rest and during movement), a decrease in morning stiffness and swelling, an increase in the volume of movements.
Indications for use of Ketorol gel
- traumatic lesions of muscles, ligaments, joints, bone tissue;
- bruises and inflammations of soft tissues (including post-traumatic);
- bursitis ;
- tendonitis;
- synovitis;
- epicondylitis;
- myalgia;
- neuralgia;
- arthralgia;
- radiculitis;
- Rheumatic diseases, etc.
Method of application of Ketorol gel
The gel should be applied to clean, dry skin. For one application, it is enough to squeeze out 1-2 cm of funds and apply light movements to the area with maximum pain. Multiplicity of application - 3-4 times a day.
When using the gel, do not apply airtight dressings, as well as apply it to damaged areas of the skin. After application, wash hands thoroughly.
The duration of treatment is determined by the doctor individually. However, if after 10 days of Ketorol gel application, the pathological symptoms persist or worsen, you should stop using it and consult a doctor.
Side effects when using Ketorol gel
In some patients, when using the gel, local reactions may appear: redness, rash, itching, and peeling. If the drug is applied to large areas, it is possible that the systemic effect on the body with the occurrence of such side effects:
- nausea;
- vomiting;
- heartburn;
- headache;
- swelling;
- anemia, etc.
Contraindications to the use of Ketorol gel:
- dermatosis with mocclusion;
- eczema;
- bronchial asthma, recurrent polyposis of the nose or sinuses in combination with intolerance to acetylsalicylic acid and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs;
- pregnancy (III trimester);
- the period of breastfeeding;
- intolerance of the drug components.
According to the instructions, Ketorol gel is administered with caution when:
- I and II trimesters of pregnancy;
- erosions and ulcers of the gastrointestinal tract;
- exacerbation of hepatic porphyria;
- severe forms of renal and hepatic insufficiency;
- chronic heart failure .
Ketorol gel analogues
Ketorol gel analogues, which also contain tromethamine as the active ingredient of ketorolac, are:
- gel Ketonal;
- gel Ketalgin.
There are also many analogues of the drug, also available in the form of a gel, but based on other active substances. The most common among them:
- Diklak;
- Diclofenac;
- Ibuprofen;
- Indomethacin;
- Nyz;
- Nimulid;
- Fastum et al.