Indometacin
Indometacin, sold as Indocin, is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug in the Pain & Anti-inflammatories range, used to ease joint pain and swelling in arthritis. This shelf carries one product: Indocin capsules in 25 mg, 50 mg and 75 mg strengths.
Medicine containing Indometacin
Key points
- Indometacin is listed for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and gouty arthritis.
- Indocin is the brand-name version of indometacin, a Merck product.
- NSAIDs including indometacin carry a boxed warning for increased risk of heart attack, stroke, and serious stomach bleeding or ulcers.
How does Indometacin work?
Indometacin blocks both COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes, the body’s main producers of prostaglandins. Prostaglandins drive pain, fever and swelling, so reducing them eases joint symptoms. Because the drug is nonselective, it also inhibits COX-1 in the stomach lining, which is why indometacin can irritate the gut.
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FAQ
In which products can I find indometacin?
On Direct Meds, indometacin comes as Indocin. Compare their forms, strengths and packs.
Which brands contain indometacin?
In South Africa it is also sold as Arthrexin and Betacin. Names differ from country to country, so the active ingredient is the surest way to compare products.
How much does indometacin cost in South Africa?
Compare the price of each product, strength and pack above. Prices are set in US dollars and converted.
Payment and prices →Do I need a prescription for indometacin in South Africa?
No, not online. Direct Meds does not ask for a prescription to order indometacin. We are a broker, not a dispensing pharmacy. We arrange orders and delivery with our affiliated supplier on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Where can I buy indometacin in South Africa?
On Direct Meds: choose the product, strength and pack, then check out. Our affiliated supplier delivers across South Africa. Estimated delivery is 7 days with Express Delivery, which includes online tracking, or up to 3 weeks with Regular Delivery.
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