Indometacin
(Indometacin)
Available as tablets or capsules.
Capsules, Modified-Release Capsules
Available as soluble tablets?
No
Available as a liquid?
No
Available as something for placing under your tongue?
No
Available as something for placing on your gum?
No
Available as granules?
No
Available as a patch for putting on your skin?
No
Available as an injection?
No
Available as nasal/oral spray?
No
Safe or appropriate to crush
No. Consider suppositories as an alternative route of administration.
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Indometacin
Usual formulation brand names
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Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
Yes - some
Modified release
Yes - some
Film coated
No
Enteric coated
No
Sugar coated
No
Soluble tablet strength
-
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
-
Granule strength
-
Transdermal patch strength
-
Injection strength
-
Nasal/oral spray Strength
-
Available as a licensed liquid or special?
Special
Are specials or imports available?
Special
Liquid strengths
Check with manufacturer
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
Check with manufacturer
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
No
Advice on administration via enteral tube
First line choice is to use suppositories if appropriate.
Notes
Capsule contents are irritant and they should not be opened. 100mg suppositories available