Major drug interactions
This medicine may have important interactions with other medicines.
Leaflet INDOMETACIN 50mg suppositories
- Product code:
- W03600002
- Quantity:
- 12
- Indicated for:
- pain and inflammation
- Route of administration:
- rectal
- Substance:
- indomethacin (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug)
- ATC
- M01AB01 — Musculo-skeletal system | Antiinflammatory and antirheumatic products | Antiinflammatory and antirheumatic products, non-steroids | Acetic acid derivatives and related substances
Precautions:
Nephrotoxicity
This medicine may affect the kidneys.
Pregnancy warning
Use during pregnancy only on medical advice.
Bleeding risk
This medicine may increase the risk of bleeding.
Ulcer / gastrointestinal bleeding
This medicine may increase the risk of ulcer or gastrointestinal bleeding.
Indometacin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat pain and inflammation associated with conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, or gout. It works by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis, thereby reducing inflammation and pain.
The medication is administered orally, rectally, or topically, as directed by a doctor.
Side effects may include nausea, heartburn, dizziness, or gastrointestinal irritation. In rare cases, severe adverse effects such as gastrointestinal bleeding or kidney dysfunction may occur.
Patients should inform their doctor about any other medications they are taking and avoid long-term use without medical supervision. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult a specialist before use.
The medication is administered orally, rectally, or topically, as directed by a doctor.
Side effects may include nausea, heartburn, dizziness, or gastrointestinal irritation. In rare cases, severe adverse effects such as gastrointestinal bleeding or kidney dysfunction may occur.
Patients should inform their doctor about any other medications they are taking and avoid long-term use without medical supervision. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult a specialist before use.
General data about INDOMETACIN 50mg
- Substance:
- indomethacin
- Date of latest medicines list:
- 01-07-2013
- Product code:
- W03600002
- Concentration:
- 50mg
- Pharmaceutical form:
- suppositories
- Quantity:
- 12
- Product type:
- Generic medicine
- Prescription status:
- P-6L — Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is not retained by the pharmacy and may be renewed; the prescription may be used for 6 months from the date of issue.
Pharmaceutical forms available for indomethacin
Concentrations available for indomethacin
- 1%
- 1mg/ml
- 2%
- 25mg
- 4%
- 40mg/g
- 50mg