Keppentec-Elplasta (Ketoprofen)

Adult use

After removing the release liner, attach it to the affected area once a day.

This medication should not be used by certain individuals. For example, individuals who have had allergic reactions to this medication or its ingredients, or have hypersensitivity to light should not use it. Furthermore, those with a history of asthma attacks caused by aspirin should avoid this medication, as it may trigger asthma attacks. Individuals with hypersensitivity to specific medications may also experience cross-reactivity with this medication and should use it cautiously. Pregnant women over six months should not use it due to potential harm to the fetus, and it is advisable not to use this medication in children under 15 years of age. Before using this medication, it is necessary to consult a doctor, dentist, or pharmacist in certain situations. Patients with bronchial asthma require consultation due to the risk of asthma attacks, and patients currently receiving other treatments should also consult about drug interactions, etc. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should avoid long-term or excessive use because the safety of this medication has not been established, and should consult a specialist as well. If symptoms such as hives, difficulty breathing, or facial swelling appear as rare allergic reactions while using this medication, stop use immediately and consult a professional. If initial symptoms of an asthma attack, such as wheezing or difficulty breathing, appear, stop use immediately as well. If there are symptoms of contact dermatitis such as redness, rash, itching, blisters, or swelling on the skin, or if photosensitivity worsens after UV exposure, stop using it. Additionally, if symptoms do not improve after about a week of use, it is important to consult a professional. During and for two weeks after using this medication, be careful to avoid exposure to UV light. When going out, use clothing, sunglasses, hats, and sunscreens to protect the treated area, and it is better to wear colored clothes rather than white or thin clothes. This medication is a treatment to relieve symptoms and is not intended to treat the underlying cause; thus, if there is a skin infection, it should be used alongside antibiotics or antifungals, and the condition should be closely monitored. When used for chronic diseases, consider other treatment methods as well and be vigilant for adverse reactions. It should not be used in the eyes or mucous membranes, and should be used cautiously when applied to damaged skin or eczema because irritation or pain may occur. It should not be used for diseases like athlete's foot or ringworm, and wrapping the application site with an occlusive bandage should also be avoided. Finally, this medication should be stored out of the reach of children in a safe place.

Serious side effects

Hives, difficulty breathing, facial swelling, and other symptoms resembling hypersensitivity (severe allergic reaction), asthma attacks, dry rales, wheezing, and other respiratory issues

Mild side effects

• Redness (congestion)
• rash
• itching
• blisters
• erosion
• irritation
• edema (swelling)
• skin dryness
• pigmentation
• photosensitivity (due to UV exposure)

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a container that does not let light in. Additionally, to maintain the effectiveness of the medication, it is important to store it at a temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius, which is room temperature.

Appearance

This medication is a warning element with a colorless, translucent, adhesive substance applied to a film and covered with lint on the solid surface.

Package unit

7 patches/package