Indometacin DS, 10% ointment 40g

Composition

each tube (40 g) contains

the Active ingredient

Indometacin-4.0 g;

excipients:

dimethyl sulfoxide,

urea,

macrogol 400,

macrogol 1500,

propylene glycol,

levomentol,

methyl parahydroxybenzoate,

propyl parahydroxybenzoate,

purified water.

Pharmacological action

It has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antipyretic, decongestant effects.

Reduces morning stiffness, pain, swelling, erythema and swelling of the joints, helps to increase the volume of movement.

Indications

Traumatically caused inflammation of tendons, ligaments, muscles and joints (as a result of sprains, dislocations, after exertion and bruises). Localized forms of soft tissue inflammation: tendovaginitis, tendinitis, shoulder-arm syndrome, bursitis.

Myalgia, sciatica (sciatica, lumbago).

Inflammatory and degenerative diseases of the musculoskeletal system (deforming osteoarthritis, rheumatic arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, scapular periarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis) with the exception of degenerative diseases of the hip and small intervertebral joints.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity, pregnancy (III trimester-for application on large surfaces), violations of the integrity of the skin at the site of the intended application, children’s age (up to 1 year).

Side effects

Allergic reactions; itching and hyperemia of the skin, rash at the site of application, dry skin, burning, with prolonged use – systemic manifestations.

In some cases – an exacerbation of psoriasis.

Interaction

Clinically significant interactions with other medicinal products are unlikely due to low systemic absorption.

How to take, course of use and dosage

Externally. Apply 3-4 times a day to sore joints or areas of the body, rub into the skin.

The total amount of ointment for adults per day should not exceed 15 cm squeezed out of the tube, for children-7.5 cm.

It is not recommended to use occlusive dressings.

Overdose

Overdose events (mainly from the gastrointestinal tract: lack of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, pain, hemorrhage and ulceration) can be observed very rarely only with prolonged use on a large area of the skin.

In case of contact with the eyes, mucous membranes or open wounds, local irritation is observed – lacrimation, redness, burning, pain.

Measures – copious washing of the affected area with purified water or saline solution until the complaints decrease or disappear.

Special instructions

The ointment should only be applied to undamaged areas of the skin, avoid contact with the eyes or mucous membranes.

Form of production

Ointment from light yellow to dark yellow color with a specific smell of menthol, uniform consistency.

Active ingredient

Indometacin

Dosage form

ointment