FASTUMDOL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY*10 TABLETS 25MG

Fastumdol Anti-inflammatory 25 mg film-coated tablets
Dexketoprofen

What it is and what it is used for
Fastumdol Anti-inflammatory is a painkiller belonging to the group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
It is used for the treatment of mild to moderate pain, such as muscle pain, painful menstruation (dysmenorrhea), and toothache.
Consult your doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 3-4 days.

What you need to know before taking the medicine
Do not take Fastumdol Anti-inflammatory:
• If you are allergic to dexketoprofen or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in paragraph 6);
• If you are allergic to acetylsalicylic acid or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs;
• If you have asthma or have suffered from asthma attacks, acute allergic rhinitis (a short period of inflammation of the nasal mucosa), nasal polyps (polypoid masses in the nose due to allergy), urticaria (skin rash), angioedema (swelling of the face, eyes, lips, or tongue, or difficulty breathing) or wheezing in the chest, after taking acetylsalicylic acid or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs;
• If you have suffered from photoallergic or phototoxic reactions (a particular form of redness and/or blistering of the skin following exposure to sunlight) during treatment with ketoprofen (a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) or fibrates (drugs used to lower blood fat levels);
• If you suffer from a peptic ulcer/bleeding of the stomach or intestine or if you have suffered in the past from bleeding of the stomach or intestine, ulceration or perforation;
• If you suffer from chronic digestive problems (e.g., indigestion, heartburn);
• If you have suffered in the past from bleeding or perforation of the stomach or intestine due to previous use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) used for pain;
• If you suffer from inflammatory bowel diseases (Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis);
• If you suffer from severe heart failure, or have moderate to severe kidney problems or serious liver problems;
• If you have bleeding problems or clotting disorders;
• If you are severely dehydrated (have lost a large amount of body fluids) due to vomiting, diarrhea or insufficient fluid intake;
• If you are in the third trimester of pregnancy or are breastfeeding.

Warnings and precautions
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before using Fastumdol Anti-inflammatory:
• If you suffer from allergies, or have had problems due to allergies in the past;
• If you have kidney problems, liver problems or heart problems (hypertension and/or heart failure) or fluid retention, or have previously suffered from one of these disorders;
• If you are on diuretics or have very poor hydration problems or have reduced blood volume due to excessive fluid loss (for example due to excessive urination, diarrhea, vomiting);
• If you suffer from heart disorders, if you have had a stroke or if you think you may be at risk for these conditions (for example, if you have high blood pressure, diabetes or high cholesterol or if you are a smoker) you should discuss therapy with your doctor or pharmacist; medicines like Fastumdol Anti-inflammatory can be associated with a small increased risk of heart attack (myocardial infarction) or stroke. These risks are more likely with high doses of the drug and with prolonged therapy. Do not exceed the recommended dose or duration of treatment;
• If you are elderly: there is a greater probability of being subject to side effects (see section 4). If these occur, consult your doctor immediately;
• If you are a woman with fertility problems (this medicine may reduce your fertility, therefore you should not take the medicine if you are planning a pregnancy or if you are undergoing fertility investigations);
• If you suffer from a disorder of blood and blood cell formation;
• If you suffer from systemic lupus erythematosus or mixed connective tissue disease (immune system disorders affecting connective tissue);
• If you have suffered in the past from a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease);
• If you have or have suffered in the past from other stomach or intestinal disorders;
• If you have an infection - see Infections section below;
• If you are taking other medicines that increase the risk of peptic ulcer or bleeding, for example oral steroids, some antidepressants (SSRI type, i.e. Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors), medicines that prevent blood clots from forming such as aspirin or anticoagulants such as warfarin. In these cases, consult your doctor before taking this medicine: this may prescribe an additional medicine to protect your stomach (for example misoprostol or other medicines that block the production of gastric acids);
• If you suffer from asthma associated with chronic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, and/or nasal polyposis, as you have a greater risk of allergy to acetylsalicylic acid and/or NSAIDs compared to the rest of the population. The administration of this medicine can cause asthma attacks or bronchospasm, particularly in subjects allergic to acetylsalicylic acid or NSAIDs.

Infections
Dexketoprofen can hide symptoms of infection such as fever and pain. It is therefore possible that this medicine may delay adequate treatment of the infection, which could increase the risk of complications. This has been observed in pneumonia caused by bacteria and in bacterial skin infections related to chickenpox. If you take this medicine while you have an infection and the symptoms of the infection persist or worsen, consult your doctor immediately.
The use of this medicine is not recommended during chickenpox virus infection.

Children and adolescents
This medicine has not been studied in children and adolescents. Therefore, safety and efficacy have not been established and the product should not be used in children and adolescents.

Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects although not everybody gets them.
The possible side effects are listed below, ordered according to the probability with which they may occur.

Common side effects: may affect up to 1 in 10 patients
Nausea and/or vomiting, abdominal pain mainly in the upper quadrants, diarrhea, digestive problems (dyspepsia).

Uncommon side effects: may affect up to 1 in 100 patients
Dizziness, lightheadedness, drowsiness, sleep disturbances, nervousness, headache, palpitations, hot flashes, inflammation of the stomach wall (gastritis), constipation, dry mouth, flatulence, skin rash, fatigue, pain, feeling of fever and chills, general malaise.

Rare side effects: may affect up to 1 in 1,000 patients
Peptic ulcer, bleeding or perforated peptic ulcer (which may manifest with traces of blood in vomit or feces), fainting, high blood pressure, slow breathing, fluid retention and peripheral edema (e.g., swollen ankles), laryngeal edema, loss of appetite (anorexia), altered sensitivity (paresthesia), itchy rash, acne, increased sweating, back pain, frequent urination, menstrual disorders, prostate problems, abnormal liver function tests (blood tests), hepatocellular damage (hepatitis), acute kidney failure.

Very rare side effects: may affect up to 1 in 10,000 patients
Anaphylactic reaction (hypersensitivity reaction that can also lead to collapse), ulceration of the skin, mouth, eyes and genital area (Stevens-Johnson and Lyell syndromes), facial edema or swelling of the lips and throat (angioedema), difficulty breathing due to contraction of the muscles surrounding the airways (bronchospasm), shortness of breath, rapid heartbeat, low blood pressure, pancreatitis, blurred vision, ringing in the ears (tinnitus), skin reactions, photosensitivity, itching, kidney problems. Decrease in white blood cells (neutropenia), decrease in blood platelets (thrombocytopenia).

Immediately inform your doctor if you notice stomach or intestinal side effects at the beginning of treatment (e.g., stomach pain, heartburn or bleeding), if you have previously suffered from some of these side effects due to prolonged use of anti-inflammatory drugs, and especially if you are elderly.

Stop using this medicine as soon as you notice the appearance of a skin rash, or any lesion on the inner surface of the mouth or genitals, or any sign of allergy.

During treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, fluid retention and swelling (particularly of the ankles and legs), increased blood pressure and heart failure have been reported.

Medicines like this can be associated with a small increased risk of heart attack (myocardial infarction) or cerebrovascular accidents (stroke).

In patients with immune system disorders affecting connective tissue (systemic lupus erythematosus or mixed connective tissue disease), anti-inflammatory medicines can rarely cause fever, headache and neck stiffness.

The most frequently observed adverse events are gastrointestinal in nature. Peptic ulcers, perforation or gastrointestinal bleeding, sometimes fatal, especially for the elderly, may occur. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, flatulence, constipation, dyspepsia, abdominal pain, melena, hematemesis, ulcerative stomatitis, worsening of colitis and Crohn's disease have been reported following administration. Less frequently, inflammation of the gastric wall (gastritis) has been observed.

As with other NSAIDs, hematological reactions (purpura, aplastic and hemolytic anemia and rarely agranulocytosis and bone marrow hypoplasia) may occur.

Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, including any not listed in this leaflet, tell your doctor or pharmacist. You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting system at: https://www.aifa.gov.it/content/segnalazionireazioni-avverse.
By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.