Indomethacin ointment is indicated for:
- as an additional agent in the complex therapy of acute and chronic rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, osteoarthrosis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic polyarthritis, gouty arthritis;
- with localized forms of extra-articular rheumatism of the musculoskeletal system: tendinitis, synovitis, tendovaginitis, inflammation of fascia and articular ligaments, bursitis;
- as a local symptomatic treatment of inflammation, pain and swelling in post-traumatic lesions of the musculoskeletal system – sprains, dislocations, bruises.
Composition
Active ingredient: indomethacin;
1 g of ointment contains: indomethacin 100 mg;
Excipients: cholesterol, stearyl alcohol, dimethyl sulfoxide, bronopol, white wax, anhydrous lanolin, petrolatum.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to the active substance or any of the excipients of the drug.
Hypersensitivity to aspirin or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) with clinical manifestations of asthmatic attack, urticaria or allergic rhinitis.
Method of application
Method of application – topically, on the skin.
Apply the ointment to the affected area 3-4 times a day, gently rubbing into the skin until it is completely absorbed. The amount of ointment required for one application depends on the area of the lesion and is about 4-5 cm. The interval between applications is at least 6 hours.
It is recommended to use topical forms of indomethacin in complex treatment with tablet forms.
Duration of treatment is 7-10 days. If there is no effect on symptoms during this period, treatment should be reviewed.
Application features
Pregnant women
Not applicable.
Children
Not recommended for use in children under 15 years of age.
Drivers
No effect.
Overdose
With topical application, overdose is unlikely due to poor systemic absorption.
Overdose phenomena (mainly from the digestive tract, hepatotoxicity) can be observed very rarely, only with prolonged application to large skin surfaces.
Monitoring of leukocyte and platelet counts is necessary.
Symptoms of accidental ingestion: burning of the oral mucosa, salivation, nausea, vomiting.
Treatment: rinsing the mouth and stomach, if necessary – symptomatic treatment.
There is no specific antidote.
Symptoms of contact with eyes, mucous membranes or open wounds: local irritation is observed – tearing, redness, burning, pain.
Treatment: abundant washing of the affected area with distilled water or saline until the complaints decrease and disappear.
Side effects
The tolerability of the drug is generally positive.
Symptoms of hypersensitivity on the skin may occur – itching, erythema, rash, burning at the site of application.
Interaction
No data on adverse interactions with other drugs have been established.
It is not recommended to use Indomethacin ointment simultaneously with GCS, despite the possible enhancement of their ulcerogenic effect.
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