Antirheumatic and anti-inflammatory drugs include "Indomethacin" (ointment). The instructions for use of this drug contain all information about indications and contraindications, dosage and interaction with other drugs, which must be carefully read in order to avoid various side effects.
Composition and properties of the ointment
One of the most popular drugs prescribed to eliminate pain in diseases of the musculoskeletal system is "Indomethacin" (ointment). Instructions for use should be studied in detail before using this tool, and consultation with a medical specialist is also required. The composition of the ointment includes the active substance - indomethacin, in addition, the drug contains such auxiliary components as carbamide, dimexide, menthol, 1, 2-propylene glycol, polyethylene oxide, as well as napazol, nipagin and a small amount of water. Has a specific smell and yellowish color drug "Indomethacin" (ointment). The price of the drug depends on the manufacturer, the volume of packaging. For example, Bulgarian 10% ointment in a tube of 40 g in differentpharmacies costs from 40 to 50 rubles.
The tool is intended, unlike tablets, for external use. After it is applied to a certain area of the skin, the absorption process begins instantly, and in almost five minutes it can be detected in the subcutaneous tissues. The components of the drug penetrate into the synovial membrane and joint fluid, where they remain active for about five to seven days. In the circulatory system, "Indomethacin" binds to plasma proteins, undergoes a process of metabolism in the liver, where it forms inactive products, and is excreted from the body through the kidneys and intestines. A strong analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect has the drug "Indomethacin" (ointment). Instructions for use provides a list of diseases for which the remedy is prescribed. And these are various injuries and sprains, arthritis, bursitis, osteochondrosis and many others.
Indications for use
Ointment "Indomethacin" has a positive effect in the treatment of inflammation of the tendons, ligaments and joints. Also, with the help of this medicine, localized forms of inflammation located in the soft tissues can be removed. And this is bursitis, tendinitis, and tendovaginitis. The tool is successfully used in the treatment of degenerative diseases and inflammatory processes of the musculoskeletal system. It is prescribed for rheumatoid arthritis, osteochondrosis, deforming osteoarthritis. In addition, the ointment is an excellent remedy for sciatica and lumbago.
Full information indicates the dosage of the drug "Indomethacin" instruction. The ointment, which is priced far below the cost of some widely advertised anti-inflammatory drugs, is very popular in the fight against diseases of the bones and joints.
Contraindications
This drug should not be used in case of individual sensitivity to its components. And also in the presence of gastric ulcer, intracranial bleeding, severe disorders of the kidneys and liver, pancreatitis, enterocolitis, congenital heart defects, the use of such a drug as "Indomethacin" (ointment) is prohibited. Instructions for use of this medication should be carefully read in order to avoid undesirable he alth effects in the future. In addition, the ointment is contraindicated in women during pregnancy and lactation, do not use it for the treatment of children under fourteen.
