Indomethacin is used to treat mild to moderate acute pain and relieve symptoms of arthritis (osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis) or gout, such as inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain.

Indomethacin is also used to treat ankylosing spondylitis, which is a type of arthritis that affects the joints in the spine.

This medicine may also be used to treat painful shoulder caused by bursitis or tendinitis.

Indomethacin belongs to a class of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).

Major & minor side effects for Indomethacin

• Acid or sour stomach
• Diarrhea
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Indigestion
• Fever with chills
• Skin rash
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Ringing or buzzing in the ears
• Constipation
• Unusual tiredness and weakness

This medicine is not recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women.

This medicine may cause severe bleeding when taken for a long time.  Elderly population with the history of the gastrointestinal disease are at higher risk.

This medicine is known to cause kidney injury.

This medicine is known to cause liver injury.

Indomethacin can have adverse effects on heart especially after a prolonged duration of use.