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How to Take Indomethacin and it's Dose

Written by - Anushta Chandrapalan, M.Sc

Medically Checked by - S. Hemamalini, B. Pharm

Last Updated on August 11, 2022

It comes as a capsule and liquid to take by mouth, with food.
It also comes as eye drops to instill into the affected eyes as directed by your physician.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

PO- The recommended dose for adults is 50-200 mg per day in divided doses.
Eye drops: As 0.5 or 1% solution: Instill 2 drops into the affected eyes.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients who have experienced asthma, urticaria or allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs, for the treatment of peri-operative pain, rectal bleeding and hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Indomethacin

This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), prescribed for fever, pain, stiffness and swelling.

Trade Names/Brand Names of Indomethacin

India :

Inmecin-R | Indoc SR | Indmecin | Indomethacin | Indopar | Recticin | Edcin (25 mg) | Indoflam | Indocap Capsule | Indoflam

International :

Indocin

Last Updated on August 11, 2022

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