{"id":23031,"date":"2022-07-19T06:51:41","date_gmt":"2022-07-19T06:51:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=23031"},"modified":"2023-03-03T17:44:56","modified_gmt":"2023-03-03T17:44:56","slug":"siduro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/siduro\/","title":{"rendered":"Siduro &#8211; Ketoprofen Uses, Dose, And Side Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Siduro 2.5%&nbsp;ketoprofen Gel<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Siduro, And What Is Siduro Used For?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Siduri belongs to a group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory \/ anti-rheumatic medicines (\u00a0NSAIDs\u00a0).\u00a0It is a topical\u00a0drug\u00a0used on the skin to relieve <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/brain-and-nerves\/pain\/\">pain<\/a> and reduce\u00a0inflammation\u00a0locally where the damage is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Siduro is used for mild to moderate pain in connection with muscle and joint injuries, such as sports injuries.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ketoprofen\u00a0in Siduro Gel may also be approved for treating conditions not mentioned in this leaflet.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or healthcare professional for further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Do You Need To Know Before Using Siduro?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do Not Use Siduro Gel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you are allergic to\u00a0Siduro ketoprofen or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>If you have had a\u00a0hypersensitivity reaction\u00a0(such as symptoms of\u00a0asthma, hay <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/cold\/\">fever<\/a>, or\u00a0hives\u00a0) to medicines containing\u00a0ketoprofen, fenofibrate, thiaprofenic acid,\u00a0acetylsalicylic acid,\u00a0or other anti-inflammatory\u00a0medicines.<\/li><li>If you have\u00a0eczema\u00a0(scaly, itchy, rash),\u00a0acne,\u00a0infection,\u00a0or open sores in the area you want to treat.<\/li><li>If you have a known skin <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/insect-allergy\/\">allergy<\/a> to\u00a0ketoprofen, thiaprofenic acid, fenofibrate, UV blockers, or perfumes.\u00a0Stop using Siduro immediately if you get any skin reactions, including skin reactions after concomitant use of products containing octocrylene (octocrylene is one of the ingredients in several cosmetics and hygiene articles to protect against light degradation, such as\u00a0shampoo, aftershave, shower, and harmful gels, skin creams, lipsticks, anti-wrinkle creams, makeup removers, and hair sprays).<\/li><li>If you have ever had an abnormal skin reaction to sunlight.<\/li><li>Do not expose the treated area to sunlight or UV light from the solarium during treatment and 2 weeks afterward.<\/li><li>If you are in any of the last three months of pregnancy.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine if any of the above apply to you.\u00a0If unsure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Siduro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings And Cautions:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Siduro:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A small proportion of the active substance reaches the blood circulation if you have impaired liver or kidney function or heart weakness.<\/li><li>Suppose you have asthma in combination with chronic inflammation of the nasal mucosa ( rhinitis ), chronic sinusitis, or <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/nasal-polyps\/\">nasal polyps<\/a>. In that case, you have an increased risk of acetylsalicylic acid and NSAID allergy.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Gel\u00a0one must not come into contact with mucous membranes and eyes. Exposure to the sun (including sun ice) or UV light in areas in contact with Siduro may cause skin reactions that may be serious (light hypersensitivity).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is, therefore, necessary to protect treated areas by wearing clothing during treatment and two weeks afterward to avoid the risk of photosensitivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Treatment should be discontinued immediately in case of signs of skin reactions or other\u00a0hypersensitivity reactions\u00a0after using Siduro (see section 4,\u00a0<em>Undesirable\u00a0<\/em><em>effects<\/em>\u00a0).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The gel\u00a0must not be used under tight-fitting (occlusive) dressings.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The risk of&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;increases over time.&nbsp;Therefore, the treatment should not exceed one week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hands should be washed thoroughly after each application.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children And Young People:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Siduro is not recommended for use in children.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Medicines And Siduro:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have recently taken or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy And Breastfeeding:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or plan to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.\u00a0Pregnant women should not use Siduro during the last three months of pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pregnant women should avoid the use of Siduro.\u00a0Treatment during any part of the pregnancy should only be done after a doctor&#8217;s\u00a0prescription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is unknown whether breastfed babies can be affected by breast milk.\u00a0Therefore, consult a doctor before treatment during breastfeeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving And Using Machines:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No effects on the ability to drive and use machines have been observed.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Siduro Contains Ethanol:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains 267 mg of alcohol (\u00a0ethanol\u00a0) per gram of\u00a0gel. It can cause a burning sensation on damaged skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Use Siduro?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.\u00a0Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/li><li>Siduro should only be used\u00a0externally.\u00a0Apply\u00a0gel\u00a0one so that the painful or inflamed area is covered twice to thrice daily.<\/li><li>Massage\u00a0gel\u00a0one into the skin thoroughly for a few minutes.\u00a0The amount of\u00a0gel\u00a0is adjusted so that it covers the painful area. Wash your hands after the treatment.<\/li><li>Do not use more\u00a0gel\u00a0than 15 g per day (7.5 g corresponds to about 14 cm gel string).<\/li><li>Do not treat for more than a week in a row.\u00a0Then consult a doctor if the symptoms do not improve.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Use More Siduro Than You Should:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if, e.g.,\u00a0a child inadvertently ingested the medicine, immediately contact a doctor or hospital for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Forget To Use Siduro:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you forget a treatment, treat it as soon as you remember.\u00a0If it is close to the next treatment opportunity, skip the missed treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take a double\u00a0dose\u00a0to make up for forgotten treatment. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any further questions about using this product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible Side Effects Of Siduro:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine can cause side effects like all medicines, although not everybody gets them. <strong>Stop taking Siduro and contact a doctor immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms of\u00a0angioedema\u00a0or anaphylactic\u00a0shock\u00a0<em>(which occurs in an unknown number of users):<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Swelling of the face, tongue, or throat<\/li><li>Difficulty swallowing<\/li><li>Hives\u00a0and difficulty breathing<\/li><li>Fever or drop in blood pressure<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you get a skin reaction, stop treatment and consult a doctor&nbsp;<em>(which may affect up to 1 in 100 people).<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other\u00a0side effects\u00a0may also occur: <em>Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Allergic skin reactions include:<ul><li>Redness<\/li><li>Itching<\/li><li>Burning sensation<\/li><li>Eczema<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Severe skin reactions when exposed to sunlight or\u00a0hives, reactions such as bullous or volatile\u00a0eczema\u00a0(\u00a0eczema\u00a0with blisters) that may spread or become common.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Impact on the kidneys<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Store Siduro?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children.<\/li><li>Do not store above 25 \u00b0 C.\u00a0Screw on the tube&#8217;s cover after use.<\/li><li>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the carton.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.\u00a0Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer required.\u00a0These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents Of The Packaging And Other Information:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content Declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance in Siduro 2.5%&nbsp;gel&nbsp;is&nbsp;ketoprofen.&nbsp;One gram of&nbsp;gel&nbsp;contains 25 mg&nbsp;of ketoprofen.<\/li><li>The other ingredients are&nbsp;ethanol&nbsp;(96%) 285 mg, carboxy polymethylene, triethanolamine, and purified water.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Does The Medicine Looks Like, And What Are The Contents Of The pack?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Aluminum tube<\/li><li>1 x 100 g<\/li><li>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Meda AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Box 906<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>170 09 Solna<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tel: 08-630 19 00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Email: info@medasverige.se<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chemineau Laboratories<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BP 16, 93 Route de Monnaie<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>F 372 10 Vouvray, France<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Siduro is used to manage moderate to mild pain caused by muscle and joint injuries, such as sports injuries. 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