₨ 375.00
MBBS
ELMETACIN 1% Spray 50ml
- Does this requires a prescription ? Yes
- Generic Name: Indomethacin:1%w/v
- Manufactured by : Atco Laboratories Ltd
- Drug Strength : 1%w/v
- Drug Form : Spray
- Pack Size : 50ml
- Product SKU : dis_4331
Indomethacin:1%w/v | Antirheumatics topical
Manufactured / Marketed By : Atco Product Form : SprayPack Size : 50ml Ingredients : Indomethacin:1%w/vGeneric Category : Antirheumatics topical
How it works
ELMETACIN 1% Spray 50ml works by stopping the body's production of a substance that causes pain, fever, and inflammation.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for ELMETACIN 1% Spray 50ml
- Acid or sour stomach severe
- Diarrhea severe
- Nausea and Vomiting severe
- Indigestion severe
- Fever with chills severe
- Skin rash severe
- Dizziness severe
- Headache
- Ringing or buzzing in the ears
- Constipation
- Unusual tiredness and weakness rare
Uses of ELMETACIN 1% Spray 50ml
What is it prescribed for?
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Mild to moderate pain
This medicine is used to relieve pain of sprains, strains, sports injuries etc.
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Osteoarthritis
This medicine is used to treat symptoms like tender and painful joints associated with Osteoarthritis.
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Rheumatoid Arthritis
This medicine is used to treat symptoms like swelling, pain, and stiffness of joints associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis.
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Ankylosing Spondylitis
This medicine is used to treat symptoms like stiffness and pain associated with Ankylosing Spondylitis.
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Bursitis
This medicine is used to relieve swelling and pain in joints.
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Tendinitis
This medicine is used to relieve pain and swelling associated with the tissue connecting the muscle and bones.
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Acute Gout
This medicine is used to relieve swelling and pain associated with Gout.
When not to use?
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Allergy
Not recommended in patients with known allergy to ELMETACIN 1% Spray 50ml or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) drugs
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Asthma
Not recommended in patients with the history of NSAID-induced asthma, rhinitis, and urticaria.
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Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery (CABG)
Not recommended in patients with recent heart surgery.
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Gastro-intestinal bleeding
Not recommended in patients with peptic ulcer disease or any gastrointestinal bleeding disorders.
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Gastro-intestinal bleeding
This medicine may cause severe bleeding when taken for a long time. Elderly population with the history of the gastrointestinal disease are at higher risk. Any symptoms of blood in stools and vomiting should be informed to the doctor.
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Impaired kidney function
This medicine is known to cause kidney injury. Close monitoring of kidney function is necessary. The dose should be adjusted based on the CrCl.
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Impaired liver function
This medicine is known to cause liver injury. The baseline of liver enzymes should be obtained before starting the treatment. Inform the doctor if any signs of the increase in the liver enzymes appear.
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Effect on heart
This medicine can have adverse effects on heart especially after a prolonged duration of use. It could increase the risk of diseases like stroke and heart attack which may be fatal.
Dosage
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Missed Dose
The missed dose can be taken as soon as you remember. However, the missed dose should be skipped if it is almost time for the next dose.
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Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of overdose.
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severe
This medicine should not be taken if you have NSAID-sensitive asthma. Any such history should be reported to the doctor so that appropriate substitution can be done.
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severe
This medicine should be taken only after consulting a doctor. Monitoring of blood pressure and heart conditions is necessary on a regular level during the course of therapy.
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severe
This medicine can cause these fatal skin allergies without any warnings. Signs and symptoms like rashes, hives, fever or other allergic symptoms should be reported without any delay. This condition requires immediate medical intervention.
General Instructions
This medicine should be taken following all labeled instructions. The duration and amount of medicine consumed should be as prescribed by the doctor. It can be taken with food or after food. Drink adequate amount of water to minimize the irritation caused in the stomach.
Other details
- To be taken after food
- To be taken as instructed by doctor
- Does not cause sleepiness
References
- medlineplus - Indomethacin [Internet]. Available from: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a681027.html [cited 1/9/2020]. 2020
One of the following licensed pharmacy from the nearest location will deliver ELMETACIN 1% Spray 50ml. The details of the licensed pharmacy shall be shared once you request the drugs and the respective pharmacy accepts your request based on valid prescription and availability.
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