Introduction

Indomet Suppository helps in relieving moderate pain and reducing fever. It effectively alleviates pain and inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout and ankylosing spondylitis.\n\nIndomet Suppository should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It should be taken with food or milk to prevent stomach upset. Inform your doctor if you have any history of heart disease or stroke.\n\nVomiting, stomach pain, nausea and indigestion are some of the common side effects that might be observed on taking this medicine. It may also cause dizziness, drowsiness or visual disturbances. Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function and levels of blood components, if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment. Long term use may lead to serious complications such as stomach bleeding and kidney problems.

Uses of Indomet Suppository

Pain relief

Side effects of Indomet Suppository

Vomiting
Stomach pain/epigastric pain
Nausea
Indigestion
Diarrhea
Heartburn
Loss of appetite

How to use Indomet Suppository

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not chew, crush or break it. Indomet Suppository is to be taken with food.

How Indomet Suppository works

Indomet Suppository is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).

Quick Tips

You have been prescribed Indomet Suppository to relieve pain and inflammation.
Take it with food or milk to prevent upset stomach.
Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Long term use may lead to serious complications such as stomach bleeding and kidney problems.
It may cause dizziness, drowsiness or visual disturbances. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Indomet Suppository as it can cause excessive drowsiness and increase your risk of stomach problems.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease or stroke.
Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function and levels of blood components, if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment.

Safety Advice

UNSAFE – Alcohol: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Indomet Suppository.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Pregnancy: Indomet Suppository is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Breastfeeding: Indomet Suppository is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
UNSAFE – Driving: Indomet Suppository may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Kidney: Indomet Suppository is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Indomet Suppository is recommended.\nHowever, a regular monitoring of kidney function test and potassium levels is advised while you are taking this medicine. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION – Liver: Indomet Suppository should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Indomet Suppository may be needed. Please consult your doctor.