Ketesse
Ketesse is a pain reliever used for mild to moderate pain, such as muscle pain, period pain, and toothache.
How to Use
Dosage
Typically, take half a tablet (12.5 mg) every 4-6 hours, or one tablet (25 mg) every 8 hours.
Method
Take tablets with enough liquid. To reduce stomach and bowel side effects, take with food. For faster relief in acute pain, you can take it on an empty stomach at least 30 minutes before eating.
Do not exceed 3 tablets (75 mg) in 24 hours.
Possible Side Effects
- •Nausea and/or vomiting
- •Upper abdominal pain
- •Diarrhea
- •Indigestion
- •Dizziness
- •Light-headedness
- •Drowsiness
- •Sleep problems
- •Nervousness
- •Headache
- •Heart palpitations
- •Redness (flushing)
- •Stomach inflammation (gastritis)
- •Constipation
- •Dry mouth
- •Gas
- •Rash
- •Tiredness
- •Pain
- •Feverish feeling and chills
- •General discomfort
- •Stomach ulcer, bleeding ulcer, or perforated ulcer (may cause bloody vomit or black stools)
- •Fainting
- •High blood pressure
- •Shallow breathing
- •Fluid retention and swollen ankles
- •Throat swelling
- •Loss of appetite
- •Abnormal sensations
- •Itchy rash
- •Acne
- •Increased sweating
- •Back pain
- •Frequent urination
- •Menstrual problems
- •Prostate problems
- •Abnormal liver tests
- •Liver damage (hepatitis)
- •Acute kidney failure
- •Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis, may lead to collapse)
- •Skin ulcers (on skin, mouth, eyes, genitals - Stevens-Johnson and Lyell syndromes)
- •Swelling of face, lips, or tongue (angioedema)
- •Difficulty breathing due to narrowed airways (bronchospasm)
- •Shortness of breath
- •Fast heartbeat
- •Low blood pressure
- •Pancreatitis
- •Blurred vision
- •Ringing in ears (tinnitus)
- •Skin sensitivity, photosensitivity
- •Kidney problems
- •Low white blood cells (neutropenia)
- •Low platelets (thrombocytopenia)
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to dexketoprofen, aspirin, or other similar pain relievers (NSAIDs).
- Do not take if you have asthma, or have had asthma attacks, sudden allergic rhinitis, nasal polyps, hives, or swelling of the face, eyes, lips, tongue, or difficulty breathing after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs.
- Do not take if you have stomach or intestinal ulcers, bleeding, or perforations, or chronic digestive problems (e.g., indigestion, heartburn).
- Avoid use if you have severe heart failure, moderate to severe kidney problems, or severe liver problems.
- Do not take if you have bleeding disorders or issues with blood clotting.
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- Do not take if you are severely dehydrated (e.g., from vomiting, diarrhea, or not drinking enough fluids).
- Do not use during the last three months of pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
- If you are elderly, side effects may be more likely. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any side effects.
- This medicine may mask signs of infection like fever and pain. If you have an infection and symptoms persist or worsen, contact your doctor immediately. Avoid using this medicine if you have chickenpox.
- This medicine may cause dizziness or tiredness, affecting your ability to drive or use machines. Do not drive or operate machines until these symptoms disappear.
Use in Elderly Patients
Suitable for older adults, with specific precautions. For short-term use only. Consider adverse renal effect in chronic kidney disease. Avoid use in moderately severe renal impairment. Increases swelling, worsens renal and heart failure and causes cardiovascular events. Increases risk of bleeding, especially in the gastrointestinal tract. Consider potential interactions especially with preparations that increase risk of bleeding. (updated 16.9.2024)