Okitask
Okitask is an anti-inflammatory painkiller that provides short-term relief for mild to moderate pain and fever in adults aged 18 years and older.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
25 mg
Active Ingredient
Ketoprofen lysinate
Manufacturer
Dompé Farmaceutici S.p.A
How to Use
Dosage
1 tablet as needed, up to three times a day.
Method
Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Do not break the tablet. Take orally.
Important
Do not exceed a maximum of three tablets per day. Allow at least four hours between doses.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Indigestion
- •Nausea
- •Stomach pain
- •Vomiting
RARE
- •Headache
- •Dizziness
- •Drowsiness
- •Constipation
- •Diarrhea
- •Flatulence
- •Inflammation of the stomach lining
- •Swelling due to fluid retention
- •Itching
- •Rash
- •Fatigue
- •Iron deficiency anemia due to bleeding
- •Numbness
- •Tingling
- •Blurred vision
- •Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
- •Asthma
- •Inflammation of the oral mucous membrane
- •Stomach ulcer
- •Liver inflammation
- •Elevated liver enzyme levels
- •Jaundice (yellowing of skin or whites of eyes)
- •Weight gain
- •Changes in blood cell and platelet counts
- •Allergic reactions (anaphylaxis)
- •Adrenal gland disorder
- •Increased blood pressure
- •Hot flashes (vasodilation)
- •Heart failure
- •Kidney failure
- •Kidney inflammation
- •Abnormal kidney test results
- •Colitis
- •Worsening of gastrointestinal conditions
- •Dark or black stools
- •Blood in vomit
- •Nasal congestion
- •Runny nose
- •Throat swelling
- •Swelling of deep skin layers (e.g., face or hands)
- •Shortness of breath
- •Difficulty breathing due to airway narrowing
- •Uncontrolled muscle spasms
- •Sensitivity to sunlight or UV lamps
- •Taste disturbances
- •Mood swings
- •Behavioral changes
- •Hair loss
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to ketoprofen or any other ingredient.
- Do not take if you have asthma or have previously had an allergic reaction to other anti-inflammatory painkillers (such as aspirin or ibuprofen).
- Do not take if you are in the third trimester of pregnancy (from week 29 onwards).
- Do not take if you have severe heart disease.
- Do not take if you have or have had digestive tract problems such as ulcers, bleeding, or perforations.
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- Do not take if you have low blood cell counts, active bleeding, or severe kidney or liver problems.
- Stop taking and seek medical attention immediately if you develop a rash, mucous membrane changes, or an allergic reaction.
- Stop taking and contact your doctor immediately if you notice signs of stomach or bowel bleeding (e.g., black stools, blood in vomit).
- Avoid using Okitask with other anti-inflammatory painkillers (such as ibuprofen or aspirin).
- Children under 18 years of age should not use Okitask.
- If you experience drowsiness, dizziness, or blurred vision, do not drive or operate machinery.