Etofenamate - the active substance of Traumon, has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
Etofenamate belongs to the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
When applied topically, it is absorbed through the skin and accumulates in inflamed tissues.
Cutaneous application reduces the risk of side effects typical of oral NSAIDs.
Traumon does not leave an oily layer on the skin.
Indications for use:
- Blunt injuries such as 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
- lesions within the periarticular soft tissues, i.e. inflammation of the synovial bursa, tendons, tendon sheaths, joint capsules (the so-called frozen joint)
- epicondylitis.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Do not use Traumon
- if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to etofenamate, flufenamic acid, other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
or any of the other ingredients of this medicine,
- in the third trimester of pregnancy,
- in children and adolescents
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
- Do not use Traumon in case of skin lesions or eczematous inflammatory lesions on the skin and on mucous membranes or eyes,
therefore, you should wash your hands after using this medicine or avoid contact with these parts of your body.
- Exposure of the treated areas to the sun and / or solarium should be avoided during treatment and for two weeks after treatment.
- Patients with asthma, chronic obstructive airway disease, hay fever or chronic swelling of the nasal mucosa (called nasal polyps)
or chronic respiratory infection, especially in combination with symptoms similar to hay fever
can use Traumon only under certain precautions and only under strict medical supervision.
- Systemic absorption may increase if the drug is used for a long time and / or over large areas of the body.
Therefore, such use should be avoided.
Traumon, gel and other drugs
Tell the doctor or pharmacist about all the drugs that the patient is taking or has recently taken, and about the drugs that the patient is going to take.
No interactions have been identified when Traumon is used as prescribed.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice.
doctor before taking this medicine.
Traumon should be used in the first and second trimesters of pregnancy only after the doctor has assessed the risk-benefit ratio.
The recommended daily dose should not be exceeded.
Traumon must not be used in women in the third trimester of pregnancy.
Since etofenamate passes into breast milk to a small extent, breastfeeding mothers should avoid long-term use of Traumon.
and must not exceed the recommended daily dose. Do not apply the drug around the breasts.
Driving vehicles and operating machinery
No studies on the effects of the drug on the ability to drive and use machines have been performed.
DOSAGE
Always use this medicine exactly as described in the package leaflet or as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.
Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, apply a 5 to 10 cm strip of Traumon gel to the skin in the area of €€¹Ã¢‚¬€¹pain,
by covering an area slightly larger than the area of €€¹Ã¢‚¬€¹pain and rubbing until the medicine is completely absorbed.
Repeat 3 to 4 times a day.
Treatment of rheumatic symptoms usually takes 3 to 4 weeks, and blunt injuries (e.g. sports injuries) - up to 2 weeks.
If you have the impression that the effect of the drug is too strong or too weak, consult your doctor.
If you use more Traumon than you should
There are no known cases of overdose with Traumon, if used as recommended.
If you use the contents of the entire tube of Traumon and cover the whole body with it for a short time, you may experience headaches and dizziness.
and epigastric complaints. In this case, wash the medicine off the body surface with water.
If you accidentally take this medicine, e.g. for children, induce vomiting and see a doctor.
who will perform gastric lavage and give you activated (medicated) charcoal.
If you forget to use Traumon
Do not use a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
If you have any further questions about the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
SIDE EFFECTS
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Uncommon side effects
(may occur with a frequency of less than 1 in 100 but more than 1 in 1,000 people):
- reddening of the skin, burning sensation.
Very rare side effects
(may affect less than 1 in 10,000 people):
- allergic skin reactions, e.g. severe itching, rash, erythema, edema, photosensitivity reactions, blistering rash.
Usually all side effects are reversible on stopping the drug.
Due to the content of propylene glycol, the drug may cause skin irritation.
COMPOSITION
- The active substance is etofenamate (Etofenamatum).
- The excipients of the drug are: carbomer, macrogol oleinocetyl ether (Emulgin M8 Deo), sodium hydroxide,
isopropyl alcohol, macrogol 400, propylene glycol, purified water.
STORAGE
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Store below 25ºC.
Do not use Traumon after the expiry date which is stated on the carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.
Ask the pharmacist how to throw away medicines no longer required. Such behavior will help to protect the environment.
Etofenamate belongs to the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
When applied topically, it is absorbed through the skin and accumulates in inflamed tissues.
Cutaneous application reduces the risk of side effects typical of oral NSAIDs.
Traumon does not leave an oily layer on the skin.
Indications for use:
- Blunt injuries such as 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
- lesions within the periarticular soft tissues, i.e. inflammation of the synovial bursa, tendons, tendon sheaths, joint capsules (the so-called frozen joint)
- epicondylitis.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Do not use Traumon
- if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to etofenamate, flufenamic acid, other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
or any of the other ingredients of this medicine,
- in the third trimester of pregnancy,
- in children and adolescents
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
- Do not use Traumon in case of skin lesions or eczematous inflammatory lesions on the skin and on mucous membranes or eyes,
therefore, you should wash your hands after using this medicine or avoid contact with these parts of your body.
- Exposure of the treated areas to the sun and / or solarium should be avoided during treatment and for two weeks after treatment.
- Patients with asthma, chronic obstructive airway disease, hay fever or chronic swelling of the nasal mucosa (called nasal polyps)
or chronic respiratory infection, especially in combination with symptoms similar to hay fever
can use Traumon only under certain precautions and only under strict medical supervision.
- Systemic absorption may increase if the drug is used for a long time and / or over large areas of the body.
Therefore, such use should be avoided.
Traumon, gel and other drugs
Tell the doctor or pharmacist about all the drugs that the patient is taking or has recently taken, and about the drugs that the patient is going to take.
No interactions have been identified when Traumon is used as prescribed.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice.
doctor before taking this medicine.
Traumon should be used in the first and second trimesters of pregnancy only after the doctor has assessed the risk-benefit ratio.
The recommended daily dose should not be exceeded.
Traumon must not be used in women in the third trimester of pregnancy.
Since etofenamate passes into breast milk to a small extent, breastfeeding mothers should avoid long-term use of Traumon.
and must not exceed the recommended daily dose. Do not apply the drug around the breasts.
Driving vehicles and operating machinery
No studies on the effects of the drug on the ability to drive and use machines have been performed.
DOSAGE
Always use this medicine exactly as described in the package leaflet or as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.
Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, apply a 5 to 10 cm strip of Traumon gel to the skin in the area of €€¹Ã¢‚¬€¹pain,
by covering an area slightly larger than the area of €€¹Ã¢‚¬€¹pain and rubbing until the medicine is completely absorbed.
Repeat 3 to 4 times a day.
Treatment of rheumatic symptoms usually takes 3 to 4 weeks, and blunt injuries (e.g. sports injuries) - up to 2 weeks.
If you have the impression that the effect of the drug is too strong or too weak, consult your doctor.
If you use more Traumon than you should
There are no known cases of overdose with Traumon, if used as recommended.
If you use the contents of the entire tube of Traumon and cover the whole body with it for a short time, you may experience headaches and dizziness.
and epigastric complaints. In this case, wash the medicine off the body surface with water.
If you accidentally take this medicine, e.g. for children, induce vomiting and see a doctor.
who will perform gastric lavage and give you activated (medicated) charcoal.
If you forget to use Traumon
Do not use a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
If you have any further questions about the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
SIDE EFFECTS
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Uncommon side effects
(may occur with a frequency of less than 1 in 100 but more than 1 in 1,000 people):
- reddening of the skin, burning sensation.
Very rare side effects
(may affect less than 1 in 10,000 people):
- allergic skin reactions, e.g. severe itching, rash, erythema, edema, photosensitivity reactions, blistering rash.
Usually all side effects are reversible on stopping the drug.
Due to the content of propylene glycol, the drug may cause skin irritation.
COMPOSITION
- The active substance is etofenamate (Etofenamatum).
- The excipients of the drug are: carbomer, macrogol oleinocetyl ether (Emulgin M8 Deo), sodium hydroxide,
isopropyl alcohol, macrogol 400, propylene glycol, purified water.
STORAGE
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Store below 25ºC.
Do not use Traumon after the expiry date which is stated on the carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.
Ask the pharmacist how to throw away medicines no longer required. Such behavior will help to protect the environment.