Approved Hospital Formulary
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indomethacin
indomethacin
- Formulary NSAID Formulary
- Formulary Miscellaneous Program Formulary
- Restricted Indocin SR --> restricted to NO SUB orders.
| Drug Name | Form | Strength | Formulary Unrestricted | Formulary Restricted | Non-Formulary | Interchange |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indocin SR | CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE, ORAL | 75 mg | ||||
| Tivorbex | CAPSULE, ORAL | 20 mg, 40 mg | ||||
| Indocin | CAPSULE, ORAL | 25 mg, 50 mg | ||||
| Indocin IV | POWDER FOR INJECTION, INTRAVENOUS | 1 mg | ||||
| Indocin | SUPPOSITORY, RECTAL | 50 mg | ||||
| Indocin | SUSPENSION, ORAL | 25 mg/5 mL |
Last updated: May. 21, 2021
- Black Box Warning: Cardiovascular; gastrointestinal risk
- Formulary, Not Routinely Stocked: Indocin SR -->75 mg ER Capsule
ORDERED FORMULATION
FORMULARY INTERCHANGE
NOTES
indomethacin (Tivorbex)
indomethacin (Indocin)
Interchange at same dosing interval
indomethacin SR (Indocin SR)
indomethacin (Indocin)
Indocin medication guide
Indocin SR medication guide
Tivorbex medication guide
Oral NSAID -- May be scheduled with meals.
If indomethacin suppository is used in OB-GYN treatment of pre-term labor, normal dose is 50 mg x1, then 25 mg-50 mg q 6-8 hours with "STOP ORDER" (review of duration) at 48 hours -- call physician. Time may be extended up to 4 days if physician feels benefits outweigh risks, then call physician at 96 hours.
Available through Huntsville Compounding Pharmacy if on shortage.
INDOCIN Suspension Alternative: Naproxen oral suspension is currently on formulary and may be recommended to the prescriber.
Reviewed: February 26, 2008 (indomethacin suppositories)
Updated: September 23, 2014 (indomethacin suppositories)