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Femgesic Plus Cream

Manufactured byFEMURA PHARMACEUTICALS PVT LTD
ContainsCapsaicin (0.035 %w/w) + Gabapentin (8 %w/w) + Ketoprofen (5 %w/w) + Methyl Salicylate (5 %w/w)
Description
Femgesic Plus Cream is a combination of Capsaicin, Gabapentin, Ketoprofen, and Methyl Salicylate. It is a topical medicine that is used to relieve joint, neck, or back pain, and muscle soreness or stiffness. It can also be used to alleviate neuropathic pain (pain caused by damage or injury to the nerves). Femgesic Plus Cream works by altering the pain signals sent to the brain and decreasing the sensation of pain. Femgesic Plus Cream may cause some side effects like redness, burning, and irritation at the site of application. These side effects are usually mild and subside with time. Consult your doctor if they persist or worsen. Femgesic Plus Cream is meant for external use only. Wash and dry the affected area. Apply a thin layer of the medication to the affected area as instructed by your doctor. Use it in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Femgesic Plus Cream is not recommended for use if you are allergic it. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding before using this medication. Inform your doctor if you are using any other topical medicines to prevent undesired effects.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Femgesic Plus Cream

  • Burning or stinging sensation at application site
  • Itching at application site
  • Skin irritation at the site of application

Uses of Femgesic Plus Cream

What is it prescribed for?

  • Neuropathic pain
  • Muscle and joint pain
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for Femgesic Plus Cream to show its effect is not known.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which Femgesic Plus Cream remains active in your body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Femgesic Plus Cream.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    The effect of Femgesic Plus Cream during pregnancy is not known. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    The effect of Femgesic Plus Cream while breastfeeding is not known. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Allergic reaction

Do not use Femgesic Plus Cream if you are allergic to Capsaicin, Gabapentin, Ketoprofen, Methyl Salicylate, or any other ingredients present in this formulation. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience symptoms such as skin rash, hives (itchy, painful eruptions that sting), swelling/itching (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, difficulty breathing, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

The effect of Femgesic Plus Cream during pregnancy is not known. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant.

Breast-feeding

The effect of Femgesic Plus Cream while breastfeeding is not known. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
General warnings

External use only

Femgesic Plus Cream is recommended for external use only. Avoid contact with your mouth, eyes, mucous membranes, open wounds, cuts, etc. Wash thoroughly with water in case of accidental contact. Seek immediate medical assistance if the medicine is swallowed.

Skin allergies

Femgesic Plus Cream may cause skin allergies in some people. Perform a patch test by applying this medicine to a small area of your skin to make sure it does not cause any undesired effects. Consult your doctor if you experience symptoms like skin rash, hives (itchy, painful eruptions that sting), blisters, severe itching, or burning sensation at the site of application.

Other topical medicines

Inform your doctor of any other topical medicines you are using as Femgesic Plus Cream may interact with other topical preparations and cause side effects.

Missed Dose

Apply the missed dose of Femgesic Plus Cream as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not apply a double dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

An overdose of Femgesic Plus Cream is unlikely to cause severe side effects. However, seek immediate medical attention if you have ingested this medicine.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Femgesic Plus Cream is meant for external use only. Apply a required quantity of medicine on the affected area as instructed by your doctor. Follow all the instructions mentioned on the label or the package insert. Do not use more than the prescribed dose or for a longer duration than recommended by your doctor. Avoid contact with the eyes, mouth, mucous membranes, or open wounds. Wash with plenty of water in case of accidental contact. Seek immediate medical assistance if the medicine is swallowed. Avoid bathing or washing the affected area for at least one hour after using Femgesic Plus Cream. Do not cover the application area with bandages or other coverings unless specifically instructed by your doctor to do so. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Femgesic Plus Cream consists of Capsaicin, Gabapentin, Ketoprofen, and Methyl Salicylate. It works by altering the pain signals sent to the brain and decreasing the sensation of pain.
Legal Status

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Classification

Category

Topical rubefacient, Topical analgesics, Topical anti-inflammatory agent

Schedule

Schedule H

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Information on this page was last updated on 31 Dec 2021

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