COMPOSITION:    

Each hard gelatin capsule contains: Indometacin BP 25 mg.

MECHANISM OF ACTION:

Indometacin is non - steroidal anti - inflammatory drug with antipyretic and analgesic properties. It is a potent inhibitor of prostaglandin synthesis. Prostaglandins sensitize afferent nerves and potentiate the action of bradykinin in inducing pain. Thus, they are mediators of inflammation. Indometacin Inhibits the prostaglandin synthesis and thus decreases prostaglandin in peripheral tissues.

Indometacin has been reported to diminish basal and carbon dioxide stimulated cerebral blood flow in healthy volunteers following acute oral and intravenous administration.

INDICATIONS:

Moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis including acute flares of chronic disease

Moderate to severe ankylosing spondilitis.

Moderate to severe osteoarthritis

Acute painful shoulders (bursitis and tendonitis)

Acute gouty arthritis.

PRESENTATION:

Blister pack of 10 capsules.

Bulk Pack of 100/500/1000 capsules.