Emflex

What is it?

An indole NSAID which is a form of indomethacin and is produced as orange/yellow capsules containing 60mg acemetacin.

Medical Uses

Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, pain and inflammation following surgery and lower back pain.

Dosage

Adults, 2 tablets daily in divided doses taken with meals, a glass of milk, or with an antacid preparation. The maximum daily dose is 3 capsules.

Special Care

Elderly patients, liver or kidney disease, congestive heart failure, septic infections, epilepsy, Parkinsonism, psychiatric illness, imbalance in fluid or electrolyte levels. Patients on long-term treatment should receive checks on liver and kidney function, blood count and eyes.

Avoid Use

Children, pregnancy, breast- feeding, certain gastrointestinal disorders, peptic ulcer, angioneurotic oedema. Also, allergy to NSAID or aspirin.

Possible Drug and Food Interactions

Thiazides, salicylates, lithium, anticoagulants, frusemide, probenecid, ACE inhibitors, methotrexate, β-blockers, triamterene haloperidol, quinolones.

Known Side Effects

Blood changes, dizziness, blurring of vision, headache, tinnitus (ringing in ears), gastro-intestinal upset, itching, chest pains, fluid retention.

Manufacturer

Merck.