Products
Tendonil
Generic
Name
Acemetacin
Preparation
Tendonil® Capsule: Each capsule contains Acemetacin BP 60 mg.
Therapeutic
Class
NSAIDs
Indications
Pain & inflammation associated with musculoskeletal & joint disorders. Such as: Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Low back pain. and Pain after an operation.
Dosage & Administration
The recommended starting dose is 120 mg/day in divided doses, increasing to 180 mg/day in divided doses, depending on patient response. For the treatment of elderly patients, adjustment of dosage is not normally required. However, NSAIDs should be used with particular care in older patients who may be more prone to adverse reactions. Tendonil® should be taken with food, milk or an antacid to reduce the possibility of gastro-intestinal disturbance.
Contraindications
Tendonil® is contraindicated to known hypersensitivity to Acemetacin or Indomethacin; peptic ulcer; safety in children is not established.