Indications & Uses
Felbo is indicated for:
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Rub 1 gm gel lightly into the affected area 2 to 4 times a day. If symptoms do not resolve, the patient should be reviewed to assess whether continued treatment is appropriate. The total dose should not exceed 25 g a day, regardless of the number of affected areas. Treatment should not be extended beyond 6 weeks.Elderly: No special dosage recommendations are made for elderly patients, however, NSAIDs should be used with particular caution in elderly patients who are more prone to adverse events. The lowest dose compatible with adequate safe clinical control should be employed. Paediatric population: There is insufficient information regarding the safety and efficacy of this medicine in children. It is not recommended for children under 18 yrs.Method of administration: Topical to affected area: Hands should be washed following application of Felbinac 3% Gel, unless they are the treatment sites.
Side Effects
Side-effect information is not available for this brand yet.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Undesirable effects may be reduced by using the minimum effective dose for the shortest possible duration. Concomitant long term use of NSAIDs long term, should undergo regular medical supervision to monitor for adverse events. Avoid contact with eyes and mucus membrane. The total dose of product should not exceed 25g daily. If there is no improvement or the condition is aggravated, the doctor should be consulted. Although the systemic effects should be low, the drug should be used with caution in patients with renal, cardiac or hepatic impairment, history of peptic ulceration, inflammatory bowel disease or bleeding diathesis. Elderly patients are particularly susceptible to the adverse effects of NSAIDs. Prolonged use of NSAIDs in the elderly is not recommended. Where prolonged therapy is required, patients should be reviewed regularly. As NSAIDs can interfere with platelet function, they should be used with caution in patients with intracranial haemorrhage and bleeding diathesis. It should only be used on non-diseased skin. To avoid the possibility of photosensitivity, patients should be advised against excessive exposure to sunlight of treated areas. This medicine contains 300 mg of alcohol (ethanol) in each 1 g. which is equivalent to 300 mg/g (30%w/w). It may cause burning sensation on damaged skin.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients. Patients in whom attacks of asthma, urticaria or acute rhinitis are precipitated by aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents. Use on broken skin or denuded skin. Use with occlusive dressings. Use simultaneously to the same site with any other topical preparations. Use in the presence of local infection. Use in patients with active peptic ulceration. Pregnancy and breast feeding.