The drug "Indomethacin" is a drug with a unique anti-inflammatory effect, which has analgesic and antipyretic effects. It is used for various diseases due to a wide spectrum of action. Indomethacin is indicated for diseases of the joints, pain in the spine, neuralgic manifestations, myalgia, soft tissue and joint injuries, rheumatism, cystitis. Release form: tablets, ointments, gels, ampoules, candles.
The drug "Indomethacin" in tablets is indicated for neuralgia, tissue injuries, joints, gout, diffuse disease, spondylitis, specific pain in the spine, cystitis, prostatitis. In addition, Indomethacin tablets can serve as an aid in the treatment of respiratory, hearing, and ENT diseases.
The drug "Indomethacin" (ointments and gels) is prescribed for the prevention of inflammatory phenomena, to relieve pain in various parts of the body, for pain in the spine, myalgia, neuralgia, rheumatoid arthritis, as well as for some soft tissue injuries.
Ampoules with Indomethacin for intramuscular administration are used in acute conditions or to relieve exacerbation of the chronic process.
The drug "Indomethacin" in the form of candles
Indomethacin suppositories are used to quickly relieve inflammation or lower body temperature. The active substances of the drug act immediately.
Indomethacin suppositories should be used only as directed by a doctor. Particular attention should be paid to the fact that the dosage of the active substance in certain drugs is not the same. Using indomethacin suppositories, you need to carefully read the annotation attached to the medicine. Take the drug strictly in accordance with the prescription of the doctor.
The main advantage of suppositories with indomethacin is their effect directly at the injection site (without passing through the liver). Most often, with inflammatory processes of the genitals (adhesions, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, obstruction of the fallopian tubes), the doctor prescribes indomethacin suppositories. Instructions for use contain all the necessary information regarding the pharmacological properties of the drug.
Special recommendations
Suppositories containing indemetacin are not recommended for all patients. The drug is contraindicated for bleeding from the rectum, children under the age of 14 years, nursing mothers, pregnant women. Suppositories are taken in a rectal way (one suppository twice a day).
During treatment, negative phenomena may occur in the form of dizziness, nausea, vomiting, muscle weakness, constipation, irritation of the rectal mucosa.
Indomethacin suppositories during pregnancy
Instructions for use indicate that taking suppositories with indomethacin during pregnancy is contraindicated. However, some experts still prescribe the drug. In especially urgent situations, the administration of suppositories during the period of I or II trimester of pregnancy is indicated. The appointment is made only if the benefit of taking the drug significantly exceeds the harm to the fetus. The most dangerous use of this drug in the third trimester, since indomethacin is able to penetrate the placenta and adversely affect the growth and development of the fetus. The use of indomethacin suppositories in gynecology is possible only under the supervision of a physician.
Despite the free sale of this drug in the pharmacy network, you should not prescribe yourself a drug. The specialist himself will decide in favor of a particular remedy, depending on the individual characteristics of the patient and the degree of the disease.