Fastum Gel
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Fastum Gel is a pain-relieving medicine. It is used to relieve the pain of soft tissue injuries, and acute strains and sprains. It also use to treat inflammation and other painful conditions of the bone or muscle.
Fastum Gel is only meant for external use and should be used strictly as advised by your doctor. A thin layer of the medicine should be massaged into the affected areas with clean and dry hands. Avoid getting in contact with your eyes, nose, or mouth, and avoid applying it on wounded or damaged skin. In case of accidental contact with these areas, you should rinse it with cold water.
It is usually safe with little or no side effects. However, it may cause a burning sensation and skin irritation at the site of application in some people. These are usually temporary and resolve with time. If they do not get better with time or worsen, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.
Before using the medicine, it is important to tell your doctor if you are using or have recently used any other medicines for the same condition or other diseases. To make sure the medicine is safe, pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using the medicine.
Fastum Gel is only meant for external use and should be used strictly as advised by your doctor. A thin layer of the medicine should be massaged into the affected areas with clean and dry hands. Avoid getting in contact with your eyes, nose, or mouth, and avoid applying it on wounded or damaged skin. In case of accidental contact with these areas, you should rinse it with cold water.
It is usually safe with little or no side effects. However, it may cause a burning sensation and skin irritation at the site of application in some people. These are usually temporary and resolve with time. If they do not get better with time or worsen, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.
Before using the medicine, it is important to tell your doctor if you are using or have recently used any other medicines for the same condition or other diseases. To make sure the medicine is safe, pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using the medicine.
Uses of Fastum Gel
Benefits of Fastum Gel
In Pain relief
Fastum Gel is used to relieve pain, inflammation, and swelling in painful conditions that affect joints and muscles. It is very effective in treating strains, sprains, backache, and sports injuries. It is also helpful for pain caused by tendonitis (such as tennis elbow). Applying it will help you go about your daily life more easily. If the injury is severe or lasts a long time, you may also need to take painkillers or you can even consider physiotherapy. Consult a doctor if you are not sure.
Side effects of Fastum Gel
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Fastum
- No common side effects seen
How to use Fastum Gel
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the gel. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.
How Fastum Gel works
Fastum Gel is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause fever, pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).
Safety advice
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Fastum Gel may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Fastum Gel is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
What if you forget to take Fastum Gel?
If you miss a dose of Fastum Gel, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Fact Box
Chemical Class
Propionic acid Derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
NSAID's- Non-Selective COX 1&2 Inhibitors (propionic acid)
Interaction with drugs
Taking Fastum with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concurrent use may increase the risk of bleeding.
Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of bleeding.
Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of bleeding.
Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Fastum Gel
Once A Day
56%
Twice A Day
27%
Thrice A Day
16%
Four Times A *
1%
*Four Times A Day
What are you using Fastum Gel for?
Pain relief
76%
Musculo-skele*
14%
Others
6%
Rheumatic pai*
3%
Muscular pain
1%
*Musculo-skeletal pain, Rheumatic pain
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
44%
Average
33%
Poor
22%
What were the side-effects while using Fastum Gel?
No Side Effec*
33%
Nausea
33%
Burning sensa*
33%
*No Side Effect, Burning sensation
How do you take Fastum Gel?
With or witho*
76%
With food
24%
*With or without food
Please rate Fastum Gel on price
Expensive
43%
Average
41%
Not Expensive
17%
FAQs
How long should Fastum Gel be used?
The usual recommendation is to apply 5-10 cm of the medicine to the affected area 2-4 times a day for 7 days. If your symptoms worsen or persist even after 7 days, stop using the medicine and consult your doctor.
What precautions are necessary while using Fastum Gel?
Use it exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying the medicine. Protect your skin with sunscreen and protective clothing from sunlight even on a cloudy day. This should be done during treatment as well as after 2 weeks of stopping it.
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Marketer details
Name: A. Menarini India Pvt Ltd
Address: A.Menarini India Pvt.Ltd. 2102, Tower 3, Indiabulls Finance Center, Senapati Bapat Marg, Elphinstone Road (west), Mumbai - 400013
Country of origin: India
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