Pays: Irlande
Langue: anglais
Source: HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority)
Piroxicam
Pfizer Healthcare Ireland
M02AA; M02AA07
Piroxicam
5.0 milligram(s)/gram
Gel
Product subject to prescription which may be renewed (B)
Antiinflammatory preparations, non-steroids for topical use; piroxicam
Not marketed
1988-07-07
Page 1 of 6 2020-0061718, 2020-0061785, 2020-0061957 PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER FELDENE® 5MG/G GEL piroxicam READ ALL OF THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU START USING THIS MEDICINE BECAUSE IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOU. Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again. If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist. This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their signs of illness are the same as yours. If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4. WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET 1. What Feldene Gel is and what it is used for 2. What you need to know before you use Feldene Gel 3. How to use Feldene Gel 4. Possible side effects 5. How to store Feldene Gel 6. Contents of the pack and other information 1. WHAT FELDENE GEL IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR Feldene Gel is one of a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). This means it will help to relieve pain and reduce swelling affecting joints and muscles when rubbed into the skin over the affected area. Feldene Gel is for the treatment of rheumatism, sprains, strains and mild osteoarthritis of joints (knees, wrists, ankles etc). 2. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU USE FELDENE GEL DO NOT USE FELDENE GEL if you have ever had an allergic reaction to piroxicam or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6), any other form of piroxicam, aspirin or any other medicines used to treat painful joints and muscles. This may have been itching, reddening of the skin or difficulty in breathing. on broken, damaged, infected or diseased skin. if you are under 12 years of age. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Feldene Gel. Medicines are not always suitable for everyone. Your doctor needs to know BEFORE you use Feldene Gel if you suffer from or have suffered in the past fro Lire le document complet
Health Products Regulatory Authority 20 August 2021 CRN009Z80 Page 1 of 5 SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS 1 NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT Feldene 5mg/g Gel 2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION Each gram contains 5mg piroxicam (0.5% w/w). Excipients with known effect: Feldene Gel contains 200 mg/g propylene glycol, 10 mg/g benzyl alcohol and 240 mg/g anhydrous ethanol. For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1. 3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM Gel for topical application. Clear pale yellow gel 4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS 4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS Indications for Use: In the topical management of pain, inflammation or stiffness associated with osteoarthritis, acute musculoskeletal disorders such as bursitis, periarthritis, tendonitis, post-traumatic conditions, sprains and lower back pain. 4.2 POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION Posology Adults: Apply 1g of the gel, (approximately 3 cms or 1 1/4 inches) to the affected area twice to four times daily. In the elderly, who are more prone to adverse events, the lowest dose compatible with adequate safe clinical control should be employed. Occlusive dressings should not be used. Treatment should be reviewed at regular intervals and discontinued if no benefit is seen or if intolerance occurs. Method of administration Feldene Gel is for external use only. 4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients listed in section 6.1. Paediatric population Use in children in the absence of experience_._ Use in patients whom asthma, rhinitis or urticaria are induced by aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDs). Use on areas with open skin lesions, dermatoses or infection. Health Products Regulatory Authority 20 August 2021 CRN009Z80 Page 2 of 5 4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE Undesirable effects may be reduced by using the minimum effective dose for the shortest possible duration. Patients treated with NSAIDs long term should undergo regular medical supervision to monitor for adverse events. Piroxicam Lire le document complet