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Indications & Uses
Metaflam 60 is indicated for:
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Recommended dosing starts at 120mg a day, split into smaller doses, and may be increased to 180mg a day, again in divided doses, depending on how the patient responds. Elderly patients generally don't need a dose adjustment, though NSAIDs should still be used cautiously in this group, as they can be more susceptible to side effects. To help avoid stomach upset, Acemetacin should be taken with food, milk, or an antacid.
Side Effects
Common side effects include loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation, peptic ulcers, headache, dizziness and vertigo. Less often, confusion, low mood, swelling, chest pain, and a rise in blood urea levels may occur.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Caution is advised in older adults, and in those with a history of stomach or intestinal disorders, inflammatory bowel disease (such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis), kidney disease, liver disease, or heart failure.
Contraindications
Acemetacin should not be used by anyone with a known hypersensitivity to Acemetacin or to Indomethacin, or by patients with a peptic ulcer. Its safety in children has not been established.