Details

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• Active Ingredient: Indomethacin 25 mg per capsule

• MAL Registration Number: MAL19910015AZ

• Manufacturer: Dynapharm (M) Sdn. Bhd., Malaysia

• Dosage Form: White and blue #4 hard gelatin capsule containing white granules

Indications

Indecin 25mg Capsule is indicated for:

• Active stages of rheumatoid arthritis

• Moderate to severe juvenile rheumatoid arthritis

• Osteoarthritis and degenerative joint disease of the hip

• Ankylosing spondylitis

• Acute musculoskeletal disorders (e.g., bursitis, tendinitis, synovitis, tenosynovitis, capsulitis of the shoulder, sprains, and strains)

• Lumbago

• Inflammatory conditions following orthopedic procedures

• Pain and associated symptoms of primary dysmenorrhea

Instructions for Use

• Administration: For oral use only. Swallow the capsule whole with a glass of water. Do not chew or crush the capsule. It is advisable to take this medication with food or milk to minimize gastrointestinal discomfort.

• Dosage:

  • Adults: 50 to 200 mg daily in divided doses, adjusted to the individual patient's response and tolerability to the drug.

  • Acute gouty arthritis: 150 mg to 200 mg daily in divided doses until all symptoms and signs subside.

  • Primary dysmenorrhoea: 75 mg daily as a single or divided dose, starting at the onset of cramps or bleeding and continuing for as long as symptoms usually last.

• Precautions:

  • Use with caution in patients with a history of gastrointestinal bleeding, peptic ulcer disease, or hypersensitivity to indomethacin or other NSAIDs.

  • Avoid use during pregnancy, especially in the third trimester, as it may harm the fetus.

  • Not recommended for breastfeeding mothers, as indomethacin is excreted in breast milk.

  • Monitor renal and hepatic function during prolonged therapy.

  • Avoid alcohol consumption, as it may increase the risk of gastrointestinal side effects.