Indomethacin, marketed as Indocid, is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, indicated for the treatment of arthritis, musculoskeletal disorders, muscle, menstrual and post-surgical pains, inflammation, among others.
This drug is available in tablet form, in doses of 26 mg and 50 mg, and can be purchased in pharmacies, for a price of approximately 23 to 33 reais, upon presentation of a prescription.
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This medicine begins to work in about 30 minutes.
The recommended dose of indomethacin ranges from 50 mg to 200 mg per day, and can be administered in a single or fractional dose every 12, 8 or 6 hours.The tablets should preferably be taken after meals.
To avoid unpleasant stomach symptoms, such as nausea or heartburn, you can take an antacid, which should be recommended by your doctor. Learn how to make a homemade antacid.
Indomethacin should not be used in people who are hypersensitive to the components of the formula, who have acute asthma attacks, hives or rhinitis caused by nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, or people with active peptic ulcers or who have already had an ulcer.
In addition, it should not be used by pregnant or lactating women without medical advice.
Some of the most common side effects that can occur during treatment with indomethacin are headache, dizziness, dizziness, fatigue, depression, dizziness, dispersion, nausea, vomiting, poor digestion, abdominal pain, constipation and diarrhea.