How To Use Indomethacin

Indomethacin comes in the form of an immediate release capsule, extended-release capsule, oral suspension, and rectal suppository. The immediate-release capsule is usually taken 2-4 times a day, while the extended-release capsule is taken 1-2 times daily. You should swallow the oral capsule whole with water. Do not crush, chew, or split the capsules. 

Shake the bottle of the oral suspension and mix it well before using it. Use a dose-measuring device (and not a household spoon) to measure the liquid suspension. 

Take indomethacin with food or immediately after a meal, or take it with antacids. Taking your medicine at around the same time every day will help you remember to take it.

Follow the instructions on the prescription label carefully and use indomethacin exactly as directed. Do not take a higher or lower dose of this medicine or take it more or less frequently than your doctor prescribes. 

Your doctor may adjust the dose of your indomethacin during treatment. They may start you on a lower initial dose and gradually increase the dose or start you on an average dose of indomethacin and later reduce the dose.

Missed dose: If you miss a dose of indomethacin, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose according to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed dose.

Storage: Store indomethacin at room temperature (between 15-30° C or 59-86° F) away from moisture, heat, and direct light in a tightly closed container. Do not store medications in the bathroom, where they can be exposed to moisture and heat. Keep all medications safely out of reach of children and pets.

Unused medicine: Unused indomethacin should be disposed of in a way that children, other people, and pets cannot get to them. Do not throw indomethacin in the trash or flush it down the toilet. The best way to dispose of expired or unneeded indomethacin is through a drug take-back program. Learn more about proper medication disposal. 

NOTE: This medication guide is a summary and may not contain all possible drug information on indomethacin. The information contained here may not be up-to-date. This sheet is for information purposes only. If you have questions about indomethacin, talk to your doctor for medical advice.

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