As an analgesic: Optalgin Teva injection, by intravenous administration, is indicated for the relief of severe and acute pain when oral treatment is not feasible or suitable, as in post-traumatic or post-surgical pain, biliary or renal colic, and pain associated with malignant diseases. As an antipyretic: Optalgin injection by intramuscular administration is indicated to lower temperature in life-threatening situations, when this cannot be achieved by other means. Hyperthermic patients in critical condition may also be treated in non-hospital environment, under close medical supervision.