Indocin
Indometacin 25mg, 50mg and 75mg capsules and suppositories, used for rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and acute gout.
- Category
- Pain Management
- Active ingredient
- Indometacin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule, hard; Suppository
- Strengths
- 25 · 50 · 75mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Indocin on your behalf.
- Conditions
- Rheumatoid Arthritis · Osteoarthritis · Ankylosing Spondylitis · Gouty Arthritis
- Alternative names
- Indocid
- Therapeutic class
- Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug (NSAID)
- Pharmacological class
- Acetic Acid Derivative
- Minor side effects
- nausea; headache; dizziness; dyspepsia
- Moderate side effects
- tinnitus; fluid retention; elevated liver enzymes
- Dosage forms
- Capsule, hard; Suppository
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Lundbeck
- Onset Time
- 30–60 minutes
- Duration
- 4–6 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
- Drug interactions
- warfarin; aspirin; lithium; diuretics
- Age restrictions
- Not recommended for children unless specified by a specialist.
Contraindications
active peptic ulcer; history of gastrointestinal bleeding; severe heart failure; hypersensitivity to indomethacin
Precautions and warnings
take with food to reduce stomach irritation; monitor blood pressure; avoid prolonged use in elderly patients due to neurological effects
Serious side effects
gastrointestinal haemorrhage, requires immediate medical attention; nephrotoxicity, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Indometacin 25mg, 50mg and 75mg capsules and suppositories, used for rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and acute gout.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits cyclooxygenase enzymes, thereby reducing the production of prostaglandins to alleviate inflammation and localized pain.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Must be avoided, especially in the third trimester. Breastfeeding: Use with caution; consult a healthcare professional.
Indocin is a formulation of indometacin, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory used to manage pain and inflammation associated with rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. Also sold as Indocid, it is supplied as tablets in strengths from 25mg to 75mg. This medication helps provide relief for individuals managing these chronic joint conditions.
Buying Indocin online
Generic indometacin, much of it made in India, is far more affordable than the original brand for expatriates or individuals living in remote areas away from a local pharmacy. You can have these treatments delivered directly to your location with ease.
What you will receive
Indocin is the originator brand name, made by Lundbeck. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Lundbeck and do not ship the original Indocin.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Indometacin) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.