PAIN THERAPY FORMULATION

(Pain Creams and Gels)

 

There are a wide variety of compounded NSAIDs available on prescription  The most common are ketoprofen and diclofenac.  Specialists often combine them with anesthetics (lidocaine, ketamine), neuroleptics (carbamazepine, gabapentin), muscle relaxants(cyclobenzaprine), and other analgesics(capsacin).

 

 The most commonly prescribed topical NSAID in the U.S. is probably Ketoprofen 10% in PLO gel.  Ketoprofen is available in oral form as the commercial product Orudis. PLO is an abbreviation for Pluronic Lecithin Organogel,  a unique formulation which allows some medications to be absorbed through the skin. For more info on how PLO works.

 

      The most common prescription for a topical NSAID gel is:

 

 

Rx                                                                            

Ketoprofen PLO Gel 10%       30 gram (1oz)

                                                 or 60 gram (2oz)

      Apply 3 times a day

 

 

The usual amount needed to provide relief is ¼ teaspoonful or enough to cover the affected area.  It is advisable to wash the area first with warm water.  Wrapping the area with an occlusive wrap (Saran Wrap) seems to increase the effectiveness.  Gently heating the area may also increase absorption.

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