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Composition: Each ampoule contains 50 mg of dexketoprofen as the active substance. Excipients: alcohol, sodium chloride, sodium hydroxide, hydrochloric acid, and water for injection. Pharmacotherapeutic group: Analgesic, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs group. Indications: Treatment of acute moderate to severe pain when oral administration is not possible, such as post-operative pain, renal colic, and lumbago. Dosage and administration: The dose of Dexketoprofen Normon required for the patient will be determined by the doctor, depending on the type, severity, and duration of symptoms. The recommended dose is usually 1 ampoule of Dexketoprofen Normon every 8-12 hours. The injection can be repeated every 6 hours if necessary. In any case, the total daily dose of Dexketoprofen Normon – 150 mg (3 ampoules) – should not be exceeded. Treatment with the injectable form should not exceed 2 days. Elderly patients with renal dysfunction and patients with renal or hepatic problems should not receive more than 1 ampoule of Dexketoprofen Normon per day. Dexketoprofen Normon is administered by intramuscular or intravenous injection. Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to dexketoprofen trometamol or any of the ingredients of this preparation, acetylsalicylic acid or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; patients with asthma, allergic rhinitis, nasal polyps, urticaria, angioneurotic edema attacks, or wheezing breathing that develops after taking aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Active or past peptic ulcer, gastrointestinal bleeding associated with the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Digestive problems or chronic inflammatory bowel disease. Severe heart failure, moderate to severe renal or hepatic disease. Bleeding or blood clotting disorders. Asthma in history. Pregnancy trimester III or lactation. Pregnancy and lactation: The preparation is contraindicated in the third trimester of pregnancy and during lactation and is not recommended in the first and second trimesters. Driving and operating machinery: Dexketoprofen Normon may have a slight effect on the ability to drive and operate machinery due to the possibility of dizziness or drowsiness as side effects of treatment. If the patient experiences such events, driving and operating machinery should be avoided. Overdose: In case of taking a very large dose of this medication, contact a doctor or pharmacist immediately or go to the emergency department of the nearest hospital. Appearance and packaging: Dexketoprofen Normon 50 mg is supplied in packs containing topaz ampoules. Each pack contains 6 ampoules. Storage conditions: Store in a place inaccessible to children, in the original packaging, protected from light. If the patient notices that the solution is opaque and colored, or shows signs of damage, the preparation must not be used. Do not dispose of the preparation in household waste or sewage. Expiry date: Indicated on the packaging. Pharmacy dispensing conditions: Over-the-counter.