Indometacin DS 10% ointment 40 g

Indometacin

Non-prescription medicinal product

Indication:

Indometacin DS 10% ointment belongs to the group of nonsteroidal anti–inflammatory drugs for topical administration. It exerts anti-inflammatory and analgesic action due to inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis. It suppresses platelet aggregation.

It helps to relieve pain, mostly joint pain at rest and motion, reducing morning stiffness and swelling of joints, increasing the range of motion.

What is Indometacin DS 10% ointment used for?

To relieve pain in case of:

  • Joint syndrome (rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondilitis, gout)
  • Тraumatic inflammation of the soft tissues and locomotor system
  • Rheumatism
  • Diffuse connective tissue diseases
  • Neuralgia
  • Myalgia

Аctive substances:

1 g ointment contains active substance 100,0 mg Indometacin

Dosage and method of administration:

Indometacin DS 10% ointment is applied on the skin.

Adults and adolescents over the age of 14 years – apply 3-4 times daily on the affected joints or on a body area, rub it into the skin. The total amount of ointment for adults daily should not exceed 15 cm, drawn from the tube; for children older than 14 години – 7,5 cm.

Children under 14 years: the experience in children younger than 14 years is limited, therefore it is not recommended to use this product.

Elderly patients: it is used at the usual dosage.

The duration of use should not exceed 10 days.

Warnings:

Always follow the instructions of your doctor!

Always read the leaflet before use!

Marketing authorization holder:

DANHSON–BG LTD., BULGARIA