The drug is used in blunt injuries (bruises, sprains, strains of muscles, tendons and joints), osteoarthritis of the spine, knee and shoulder joints, extra-articular rheumatism (pain in the sacro-lumbar region, synovial bursitis, tendons, tendon sheaths, articular capsules inflammation ).
Rheumon (Bayer)
| form, dose, packaging | availability category | the active substance |
| cream 0,1 g/g (10%) (50 g) | OTC (over-the-counter) | etofenamat (etofenamate) |
ACTION
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
INDICATIONS AND DOSAGE
Blunt injuries (bruises, sprains, strains of muscles, tendons and joints), osteoarthritis of the spine, knee and shoulder joints, extra-articular rheumatism (pain in the sacro-lumbar region, synovial bursitis, tendons, tendon sheaths, joint capsules, epicondylitis). Adults. Apply a 5-10 cm strip of cream (approx. 1,7-3,3 g) and rub until completely absorbed, repeat 3-4 times a day. Treatment of rheumatic complaints usually lasts 3-4 weeks, and blunt injuries up to 2 weeks.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Hypersensitivity to etofenamate, flufenamic acid or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, pregnancy. Do not use in infants and children up to the age of 14.
WARNINGS
Do not use in the case of skin damage or lesions on the skin. Avoid contact with the eyes and mucous membranes. During breastfeeding, it can be used for a short time on a small area of the skin.
SIDE EFFECTS
Rare: reddening of the skin. Very rare: allergic skin reactions, e.g. severe itching, rash, erythema, edema, blisters.