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summary of product characteristics

Name of the Medicinal Product

Orudis 2.5% gel

Qualitative and Quantitative Composition

1 g gel contains 25 mg ketoprofen.


For thefull list of excipients, see section 6.1.

Pharmaceutical Form

Gel for cutaneous use.

A colourless transparent gel with a scent of lavender.

Clinical Particulars

Therapeutic indications

For the symptomatic treatment of mild to moderate local pain associated with muscle and/or joints injuries, e.g. sport injuries.

Posology and method of administration

Posology

Adults:The gel should be applied on to the painful or inflammed area two to three times daily. The amount of gel should be adjusted so that it covers the painful area. The total daily dose shall not exceed 15 grams per day. (7.5 grams correspond to approximately 14 cm gel). The length of treatment should not exceed one week.


Paediatric population

The safety and efficacy of ketoprofen gel in children have not been established.


Method of administration

For cutaneous use.

The gel should be massaged onto the skin for a few minutes.

Contraindications

The gel is contraindicated in the following cases:

Special warnings and precautions for use

Precautions: The gel should be used with caution in patients with reduced heart, liver or renal function: isolated cases of systemic adverse reactions consisting of renal affections have been reported.

The gel must not be used with occlusive dressings.

The gel must not come into contact with mucous membranes or the eyes.

Treatment should be discontinued immediately upon development of any skin reaction including cutaneous reactions after co-application of octocrylene containing products.

It is recommended to protect treated areas by wearing clothing during all the application of the product and two weeks following its discontinuation to avoid the risk of photosensitisation (see section 4.3). Hands should be washed thoroughly after each application of the product.

The recommended length of treatment should not be exceeded due to the risk of developing contact dermatitis and photosensitivity reactions increases over time.

Patients with asthma combined with chronic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, and/or nasal polyposis have a higher risk of allergy to aspirin and/or NSAIDs than the rest of the population.

Paediatric population: The safety and efficacy of ketoprofen gel in children have not been established.

Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction

Interactions are unlikely as serum concentrations following cutaneous administration are low.

Fertility, pregnancy and lactation

In absence of clinical experience with the cutaneous form and by reference with the systemic forms:

Pregnancy

During the first and second trimester:

As the safety of ketoprofen in pregnant women has not been evaluated, the use of ketoprofen during the first and second trimester of pregnancy should be avoided.

During the third trimester:

During the third trimester of pregnancy, all prostaglandin synthetase inhibitors including ketoprofen may induce cardiopulmonary and renal toxicity in the fetus. At the end of the pregnancy, prolonged bleeding time in both mother and child, may occur. Therefore, ketoprofen is contra-indicated during the last trimester of pregnancy.


Breastfeeding

No data is available on excretion of ketoprofen in human milk. Ketoprofen is not recommended in nursing mothers.

Effects on ability to drive and use machines

None known.

Undesirable effects

Localised skin reactions have been reported which may secondarily spread outside the application site and may in isolated cases be severe and generalized. Isolated cases of systemic adverse reactions, such as renal affection, have been reported.


The following CIOMS frequency rating is used: Very common (1/10); common (1/100 to <1/10); uncommon (1/1000 to <1/100); rare (1/10 000 to <1/1000); very rare (<1/10 000), not known (cannot be estimated from the available data).


Immune system disorders

- Not known: Anaphylactic shock, angioedema, hypersensitivity reactions.


Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders

- Uncommon:Local skin reactions such as erythema, ,eczema, pruritis and burning sensations.

- Rare: Dermatological: photosensitisation and urticaria. Cases of more severe reactions such as bullous or phlyctenular eczema which may spread or become generalized have occurred rarely.


Renal and urinary disorders

- Very rare: Casesof aggravation of previous renal insufficiency.

Overdose

Overdose is unlikely to be caused by cutaneous administration. If accidentally ingested, the gel may cause systemic adverse effects depending on the amount ingested. However, if they occur, treatment should be symptomatic and supportive in accordance with overdosage of oral NSAIDs.

Pharmacological Properties

Pharmacodynamic properties

Pharmacotherapeutic group:Musculo-skeletal system, ATC code: M02 AA10.


Ketoprofen gel contains ketoprofen, a phenyl propionic acid derivative of a non-steroid nature with analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties.

The exact mechanism of action for the anti-inflammatory effects is not known. Ketoprofen inhibits the prostaglandin synthesis and the thrombocyte aggregation.

Pharmacokinetic properties

Plasma and tissue levels of ketoprofen have been measured in 24 patients undergoing knee surgery. After repeated percutaneous administration of ketoprofen gel the plasma levels were about 60 fold less (9 - 39 ng/g) than those obtained after a single oral dose of ketoprofen (490 - 3300 ng/g). Tissue levels in the actual area were within the same concentration range, for the gel as for the oral treatment, though the gel had a considerably higher interindividual variability.

Bioavailability of ketoprofen after cutaneous administration has been estimated to approximately 5% of the level obtained after an orally administered dose based on urinary excretion data.

The protein binding in plasma is approximately 99%. Ketoprofen is excreted through the kidneys mainly as glucuronide conjugate.

Preclinical safety data

There are no preclinical data of relevance to the prescriber which are additional to that already included in other sections of the SmPC.

Pharmaceutical Particulars

List of excipients

Ethanol, carbomer, triethanolamine, lavender oil, purified water.

Incompatibilities

Not applicable

Shelf‑life

2 years

Special precautions for storage

Store below 25°C.

Nature and contents of container

Aluminium tube internally coated with polycondensed epoxyphenol varnish.


Orudis 2.5% gel is supplied in tubes of 30 g or 60 g. One box contains 1 tube of 30 g or 60 g, or 2 tubes of 60 g.


Not all pack sizes may be marketed.

Special precautions for disposal and other handling

The tube should be closed after use.

Marketing Authorisation Holder

To be completed nationally

marketing authorisation number(s)

To be completed nationally

Date of First Authorisation/Renewal of the Authorisation

1995-10-18 / 2010-10-18

Date of Revision of the Text

2013-01-10