No, it is not. Indomethacin is an anti-inflammatory agent, used to combat pain and inflammation in various conditions.
indomethacin
This medicine is used to manage various pain syndromes like Cancer pain, chronic pain, Biliary and renal colic pain, Post-operative pain, rheumatoid arthritis (a joint disease caused by an individuals immune system), osteoarthrosis (a type of joint disease), ankylosing spondylitis, musculoskeletal pain, acute Gout (arthritis caused by excessive uric acid) and uretic rheumatism, pain in trauma and injuries
Contradications
This medicine should not be used by patients allergic to aspirin/antiinflammatory drugs and patients with active peptic ulcer and history of gastric lesionsSide effects
This medicine may cause gastric bleeding, persistent headaches (discontinue if occur), corneal deposits or eye (retina) disturbances Perform regular eye tests on long term use of medicineFAQs
Is indomethacin an antibiotic?
Is it suitable to use it against toothache?
No, it is not. It is preferably prescribed in joint and gout pain.
Does it cause any damage to the body?
It would not do so if consumed in the amount as prescribed
Does it cause any change in the activeness and alertness?
Mild drowsiness is observed in patients; you are therefore advised to rest for some time following the intake of the medicine.
What happens after the excessive usage of this medicine?
Severe complications like internal bleeding and kidney problems result, you are hence advised to follow the exact treatment as advised by the doctor.
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