Reumacid (Indomethacin)

Therapeutic Group : NSAID & Analgesic

Presentation:

Reumacid Suppository: Each suppository contains Indomethacin USP 100 mg.

Indications:

Reumacid is indicated for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease), gout, acute non-articular rheumatism (bursitis, synovitis, tendinitis).

Dosage & Administration:

100 mg at night and in the morning if required.

Contrainidications:

It is contraindicated in previously hypersensitive patient.

Side effects:

Headache, usually in the morning and mild vertigo may occur during the early weeks of therapy. These symptoms are transient and usually disappear with continued use or by reduction of the dose. Gastrointestinal reactions such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, epigastric and abdominal pain are often due to large doses of the drug and disappear when the dose is reduced.

Drug interaction:

It may interact with anticoagulants, lithium, diuretics, ß-blockers, diflunisal, aspirin, probenecid and sulfonylureas.

Use in special groups:

Use in pregnancy: Not recommended for pregnant women, because at the present time clinical studies are insufficient.
Use in children: Not recommended for children.

Packing:

Reumacid Suppository: Each box contains 20 suppositories in PVC / PE strip pack.