Indocin
Indometacin capsules for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. It reduces joint pain by blocking prostaglandin production.
- Category
- Pain & Anti-inflammatories
- Active ingredient
- Indometacin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule
- Strengths
- 25mg · 50mg · 75mg
Indocin is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Indocin depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Indocin details
- Conditions
- Osteoarthritis · Rheumatoid Arthritis · Ankylosing Spondylitis · Gouty Arthritis
- Alternative names
- indomethacin
- Therapeutic class
- Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID)
- Pharmacological class
- NSAID
- Known off-label uses
- patent ductus arteriosus closure
- Contraindications
- active peptic ulcer; recent bypass surgery; history of aspirin-induced asthma
- Minor side effects
- indigestion; nausea; headache
- Moderate side effects
- dizziness; constipation; fluid retention
- Dosage forms
- Capsule
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Merck
- Onset Time
- 30–60 minutes
- Duration
- 6–8 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Aspirin; Warfarin; Lithium
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults. Use in children under close surveillance.
Serious side effects
severe gastrointestinal haemorrhage, requires immediate medical attention; myocardial infarction, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Indometacin capsules for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. It reduces joint pain by blocking prostaglandin production.
Mechanism of action
Potently and non-selectively blocks cyclooxygenase enzymes, terminating localised prostaglandin synthesis within active synovial tissue.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Strictly avoid in third trimester due to risk of fetal cardiac ductus closure. Breastfeeding: Expelled in low amounts.
What you will receive
Indocin names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Indometacin at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.