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- What is indomethacin, and how does it work (mechanism of action)?
- What brand names are available for indomethacin?
- Is indomethacin available as a generic drug?
- Do I need a prescription for indomethacin?
- What are the side effects of indomethacin?
- What is the dosage for indomethacin?
- Which drugs or supplements interact with indomethacin?
- Is indomethacin safe to take if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
- What else should I know about indomethacin?
Is indomethacin safe to take if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Indomethacin is excreted in breast milk and therefore should be avoided by nursing mothers.
What else should I know about indomethacin?
What preparations of indomethacin are available?
- Capsules: 25 and 50 mg
- Capsules, extended release: 75 mg
- Suspension: 25 mg/ml
- Suppositories: 50 mg.
- Injection (powder): 1 mg
How should I keep indomethacin stored?
Capsules should be kept at room temperature, 15 C to 30 C (59 F to 86 F). Oral suspension and suppositories should be kept below 30 C (86 F). The oral suspension should not be frozen.
Reference: FDA Prescribing Information
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