OKI GOLA*MOUTHWASH 150ML 1.6%

OKi gola 1.6% mouthwash
Ketoprofen lysine salt

What it is and what it is used for
OKi gola 1.6% mouthwash contains ketoprofen lysine salt as an active ingredient, a substance belonging to a group of medicines called Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs), and is a stomatological medicine used for local treatment of the oral cavity.
OKi gola 1.6% mouthwash is used for the symptomatic treatment of irritative-inflammatory conditions, also associated with pain in the oropharyngeal cavity (e.g., gingivitis, stomatitis, pharyngitis), including as a result of conservative dental treatment (tooth filling) or extractive dental treatment (tooth extraction).
Consult your doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after a short period of treatment.

What you need to know before taking the medicine
Do not use OKi gola
- if you are allergic to ketoprofen or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6 Contents of the pack and other information);
- if you have a history of allergic reactions, such as asthma, hives, or rhinitis, caused by the use of other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs;
- if you are pregnant, suspect you are pregnant, or are breastfeeding (see sub-section Pregnancy and breastfeeding).

Warnings and precautions
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before using OKi gola.
Ask your doctor for advice before using OKi gola if you suffer or have suffered from bronchial asthma in the past.

If you use OKi gola for prolonged periods and at high doses, bear in mind the possibility of competition between absorbed ketoprofen and other medicines with high plasma protein binding.

The use, especially if prolonged, of topical medicines (for local use) could lead to sensitisation phenomena (allergy). In this case, stop the treatment and consult your doctor to adopt appropriate therapeutic measures.
After a short period of treatment without appreciable results, consult your doctor. Do not use OKi gola for prolonged treatments.

Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Local irritative phenomena and angioneurotic oedema (swelling of the lips, face, throat or tongue) have been reported, especially in subjects with hypersensitivity to NSAIDs, with very rare frequency.
No systemic side effects are known. Adhering to the instructions in the leaflet reduces the risk of side effects.

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.