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Pafkay Plus Cataplasm (Ketoprofen)

OTC medication
Ingredient · strength
Ketoprofen›41.14mg
Manufacturer / importer
(주)티디에스팜
Appearance
Type 1: This medicine is a cataplasm with a unique fragrance, composed of a colorless or pale yellow viscous solid applied to a non-woven fabric. Type 2: This medicine is a colorless or pale yellow viscous solid applied to a non-woven fabric.
Packaging
6 pieces/pack
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 200403011 · Notified 2004.02.19

Summary

Main use
Analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects for degenerative arthritis (osteoarthritis), muscle pain, etc.
Who uses it
Adults
Adult dosage
After removing the release liner, apply to the affected area twice a day.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
(주)티디에스팜

Efficacy & effects

Analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects for degenerative arthritis (osteoarthritis), muscle pain, etc.

  • Degenerative arthritis
  • osteoarthritis
  • shoulder periarthritis
  • tendinitis
  • tenosynovitis
  • tendinopathy
  • lateral epicondylitis
  • tennis elbow
  • muscle pain
  • swelling
  • edema
  • pain
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This medication is used for osteoarthritis due to degenerative arthritis, inflammation around the shoulder known as shoulder periarthritis, inflammation of tendons and tendon sheaths known as tendinitis and tendinopathy, as well as tennis elbow. It also helps alleviate swelling and pain that occur due to muscle pain or after trauma. By effectively acting on a variety of pain and inflammatory diseases, it helps improve patients' daily lives. Therefore, this medicine is widely used for analgesic and anti-inflammatory purposes.

Dosage and Administration

Adult dosage

After removing the release liner, apply to the affected area twice a day.

Precautions

This medicine is applied to the skin and is used to relieve inflammation or pain. There are cases where this medicine should not be used. For example, individuals who have had an allergic reaction to this medicine or its ingredients, individuals with asthma related to aspirin or a history of it, individuals allergic to certain medications, pregnant women in their 6th month or later, and children under 15 years of age should not use this medication. If you have bronchial asthma or are currently receiving other treatments, are pregnant or breastfeeding, be sure to consult a doctor or pharmacist before using this medication. This medicine contains ingredients that can cause allergic reactions, which may rarely result in severe allergic symptoms or asthma attacks. If you experience such symptoms, stop using it immediately and consult healthcare personnel. Additionally, symptoms such as skin redness, rash, itching, blisters, swelling, or photosensitivity may occur, so caution should be exercised. If symptoms do not improve after 1 week of use, it is advisable to stop using it and consult healthcare personnel. Be careful to avoid exposure to ultraviolet light during use or for 2 weeks after, and when going outdoors, protect the area of application with clothing, hats, sunglasses, or sunscreen. This medicine helps relieve symptoms but is not a treatment for the underlying cause, so it is advisable to use it in conjunction with other treatment methods. In case of suspected skin infections, use with antibacterial or antifungal medications and monitor the condition closely. Do not use on the eyes or mucous membranes, and be cautious when using on damaged or inflamed skin as irritation may occur. Do not use in cases of fungal infections such as athlete's foot or ringworm, and it is advisable not to apply the medication under occlusive dressings. Finally, store this medicine out of reach of children.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Hives, difficulty breathing, facial swelling (anaphylactoid reactions), asthma attacks, dry wheezing, wheezing (whistling during breathing), dyspnea

Mild side effects

  • Redness
  • rash
  • itching
  • blisters
  • maceration
  • stinging
  • swelling (edema)
  • dry skin
  • pigmentation
  • photosensitivity
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  • exacerbation of skin rash

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medicine may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. Additionally, when storing the medication, it is best to keep it at room temperature, between 1°C and 30°C. This will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Type 1: This medicine is a cataplasm with a unique fragrance, composed of a colorless or pale yellow viscous solid applied to a non-woven fabric. Type 2: This medicine is a colorless or pale yellow viscous solid applied to a non-woven fabric.

Package unit

6 pieces/pack

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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