E720 Pill — WHITE;GREEN CAPSULE, 17mm — Indomethacin

Imprint	E720
Colour	WHITE;GREEN
Shape	CAPSULE
Size	17
Strength	INDOMETHACIN 75 mg
Dosage form	Capsule, Extended Release
Manufacturer	Eon Labs, Inc.
NDC	0185-0720
Schedule	—
Availability	—
Ingredients	INDOMETHACIN[INDOMETHACIN]

What does this imprint mean?

The imprint "E720" is a code stamped or printed on the tablet or capsule by the manufacturer, used to identify the drug, its strength and the maker.

Active ingredient

Indomethacin

Uses and warnings

BOXED WARNING: Cardiovascular Thrombotic Events - "NSAIDs cause an increased risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events, including myocardial infarction and stroke, which can be fatal," with indomethacin contraindicated in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery; and Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Ulceration, and Perforation - "NSAIDs cause an increased risk of serious gastrointestinal adverse events including bleeding, ulceration, and perforation of the stomach or intestines, which can be fatal," with elderly patients at greater risk. Other key warnings/contraindications: known hypersensitivity, aspirin-sensitive asthma, hepatotoxicity, renal toxicity, new-onset or worsening hypertension and heart failure, and fetal toxicity (avoid use at 20 weeks gestation or later).

Indomethacin Capsules are indicated for treatment of moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis, including acute flares of chronic disease; moderate to severe ankylosing spondylitis; moderate to severe osteoarthritis; acute painful shoulder (bursitis and/or tendinitis); and acute gouty arthritis. The label advises using "the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals."

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How to identify this pill

• Check the imprint matches exactly: "E720".
• Confirm the colour (WHITE;GREEN) and shape (CAPSULE).
• Compare the size (17) against a ruler if possible.
• When in doubt, confirm with a pharmacist before taking any medication.

E720 Pill — WHITE;GREEN CAPSULE, 17mm — Indomethacin

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