Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Indomethacin Caps
Drug Class
Antiinflammatory And Antirheumatic Products
What is Liometacen?
Uses
Indomethacin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is used in adults and children at least 14 years old to treat signs an...
How It Works
Dilute the contents of 1-2 ampoules in 250-500 ml of saline or glucose solution, and administer intravenously through drip perfusion set; infusion speed: 25-35 drops/min. Do not administer other preparations in the same bottle. Undesired effects can be minimised by using the shortest possible treatment needed to control symptoms. Therapy should be performed exclusively in hospital.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
50 to 200 mg — As recommended.
in divided doses with food.
2
Adult
Scraped Dose
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides. Use the lowest dose that is effective in treating your condition. Your dose needs may change if you switch to a diff
3
Child · Oral
1 mg/kg — 8 hourly
Recommended for 5-12 Years of Children
Safety Alerts
Active GI bleeding and ulceration, history of GIbleeding or perforation related to previous NSAID therapy, history of recurrent GI haemorrhage or ulceration (two or more distinct episodes), severe heart failure, history of GIT lesions, aspirin or anti-inflammatory drug-induced allergy
Important Warnings
Renal or hepatic impairment, allergic disorders, avoid rectal administration in haemorrhoids and proctitis, cardiac impairment, cerebrovascular disease, coagulation defects, connective-tissue disorders, Crohns disease (may be exacerbated),elderly, epilepsy, heart failure, ischaemic heart disease, parkinsonism, peripheral arterial disease, psychiatric disturbances, risk factors for cardiovascular events, ulcerative colitis (may be exacerbated), uncontrolled hypertension, CNS disorders
Side Effects
Angioedemablood disordersbronchospasmcolitisCrohns diseasedepressiondiarrhoeadizzinessdrowsinessfluid retentionGI bleeding and ulcerationGI disturbanceshaematuriaheadachehearing disturbances
Drug Interactions
Salicylates
anticoagulants
lithium
corticosteroids
diuretics
beta-blockers
probenecid
quinolones.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Contraindicated in pregnancy.
Lactation
Contraindicated
Storage
Caps Store in a well closed container, at room temperature.
Price Intelligence
Rs 2,351.34
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 6 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 391.89 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 1,399.98
DVAGOper pack of 6Rs 2,351.34
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Indomethacin Caps, and what they are not.
These contain this ingredient plus others. They are different medicines — do not swap.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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