Indicacions

Indicacions is a Catalan term that serves as the plural of indicació, with meanings ranging from instructions or directions to signs or features that indicate something. In everyday language it can refer to guidelines or directions for how to perform a task, or to the information provided with a product or service telling the user how to use it properly. The word also appears in more formal contexts to denote signals or suggestions that direct actions or choices.

In medical and pharmaceutical contexts, indicacions denotes the therapeutic indications for a drug or procedure—the diseases or conditions for which the treatment is considered appropriate or effective. These indications are defined by clinical evidence, regulatory agencies, and national guidelines, and are listed in product labeling, packaging inserts, or formularies. Indications are distinct from contraindicions, which describe situations in which a treatment should not be used due to safety concerns. Dosage and administration are usually described separately under terms such as posologia or dosis.

Beyond medicine, indicacions can refer to a set of guidelines, instructions, or signs guiding behavior or navigation—such as safety indications, assembly instructions, or regulatory directives. The term is common in Catalan-speaking regions and appears in medical leaflets, patient information sheets, manuals, and signage. While related terms include instruccions (step-by-step directions) and recomanacions (recommendations), indicacions emphasizes uses or signals that justify an action. Usage can vary by field and jurisdiction, so consulting local terminology is advisable.