Ketoprofen Ointment

1. Ingredients
Ketoprofen Ointment mainly contains ketoprofen. This is an aryl propionic acid non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, which reduces prostaglandin synthesis by inhibiting the activity of cyclooxygenase (COX), thereby reducing inflammation and pain sensation. In addition to ketoprofen, ointments often contain matrix ingredients such as Vaseline and lanolin. Vaseline can form a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent the loss of skin moisture; lanolin has good water absorption and penetration, which can promote the penetration of drugs into the deep layer of the skin.

2. Uses
1. ** Relief of pain **: It has a significant effect on mild to moderate pain caused by various reasons. Such as muscle pain, commonly seen in muscle strain and strain after exercise, use ketoprofen ointment, the drug is absorbed through the skin, acting on the pain site, reducing muscle inflammation and relieving soreness. In terms of joint pain, whether it is rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or joint pain and swelling caused by osteoarthritis, the ointment can play an anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect, improve joint function, and improve the quality of life of patients.
2. ** Reduce inflammation **: It has a good effect on local soft tissue inflammation. If after sprains and contusions, local tissues have inflammatory reactions such as redness, swelling, pain, and fever, ketoprofen ointment can inhibit the release of inflammatory mediators, reduce inflammation and swelling, and promote the repair of damaged tissues.

III. Side Effects
1. ** Skin Reactions **: It is more common. Some users may experience itching, erythema, and rash at the application site. The itching sensation will cause patients to scratch unconsciously, which may lead to skin damage and increase the risk of infection. Erythema is manifested as redness of the skin at the application site, with different sizes. Rashes have various shapes, such as pimples, macular papules, etc. These skin reactions are mostly caused by individuals' allergies to drug ingredients or direct stimulation of the skin by drugs.
2. ** Systemic Adverse Reactions **: Although the probability of occurrence is relatively low, it still needs attention. A few patients may experience dizziness and headache symptoms, which affect daily life and work, resulting in inattention and decreased work efficiency. Long-term or large-scale use may also affect gastrointestinal function, causing nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and other symptoms. This is because the drug is absorbed through the skin and enters the blood circulation, irritating the gastrointestinal mucosa and destroying the gastrointestinal mucosal barrier.