Indocin
Indicated to alleviate inflammation and pain to mitigate stiffness associated with arthritis.
- Category
- Pain Management
- Active ingredient
- Indometacin
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule, hard; Suppository
- Strengths
- 25 · 50 · 75mg
Indocin details
- 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
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- 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
Indicated to alleviate inflammation and pain to mitigate stiffness associated with arthritis.
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.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Indocin
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. Produced by Lundbeck, this medication helps provide relief for individuals managing these chronic joint conditions.
Buying Indocin online
Indocin is one of the most ordered anti-inflammatory treatments across the region. It is registered across 13 markets including South Korea, Japan and the UAE, with availability also in Singapore, Hong Kong and Thailand. 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.