Ország: Ausztrália
Nyelv: angol
Forrás: Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)
Ketoprofen
ORUDIS ® SUPPOSITORIES _Ketoprofen_ CONSUMER MEDICINE INFORMATION (CMI) WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET This leaflet answers some common questions about Orudis suppositories. It does not contain all the available information. It does not take the place of talking to your doctor or pharmacist. All medicines have risks and benefits. Your doctor has weighed the risks of you using this medicine against the benefits they expect it will have for you. IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS ABOUT USING THIS MEDICINE, ASK YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST. KEEP THIS LEAFLET WITH THE MEDICINE. You may need to read it again. WHAT ORUDIS SUPPOSITORIES ARE USED FOR Orudis suppositories relieve pain and reduces inflammation (swelling, redness and soreness) that may occur in rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis. Orudis suppositories are used to treat the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Although Orudis suppositories can relieve the symptoms of pain and inflammation, they will not cure your condition. Orudis suppositories belongs to a family of medicines called Non- Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs). These medicines work by relieving pain and inflammation. Your doctor, however, may prescribe Orudis suppositories for another purpose. ASK YOUR DOCTOR IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHY IT HAS BEEN PRESCRIBED FOR YOU. Orudis suppositories are not recommended for use in children as there have been no studies of its effects in children. This medicine is only available with a doctor's prescription. BEFORE YOU USE IT _WHEN YOU MUST NOT USE IT_ DO NOT USE ORUDIS SUPPOSITORIES IF YOU HAVE: • a peptic ulcer (eg. a stomach ulcer), a recent history of one, or have had peptic ulcers before • problems with your heart • severe kidney or liver disease DO NOT USE ORUDIS SUPPOSITORIES IF YOU ARE ALLERGIC TO IT OR ANY OF THE INGREDIENTS LISTED AT THE END OF THIS LEAFLET. DO NOT USE ORUDIS SUPPOSITORIES IF YOU ARE IN YOUR THIRD TRIMESTER OF PREGNANCY. DO NOT USE ORUDIS SUPPOSITORIES IF YOU ARE ALLERGIC TO ASPIRIN OR ANY OT Olvassa el a teljes dokumentumot