Generic Indocin

Indometacin 25/50/75mg

Indometacin is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It is a nonselective inhibitor of cyclooxygenase (COX) 1 and 2.

The result of this inhibition is decreased formation of prostaglandin precursors and reduction of inflammatory process.

Usage.

Indometacin is used to treat:

• osteoarthritis,
• rheumatoid arthritis,
• arthritic gout
• juvenile arthritis
• psoriatic arthritis
• dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramps)
• pericarditis
• fever and pain
  
  

Drug interactions.

Indometacin may interact with such drugs, as:

• aspirin
• cyclosporine
• drospirenone
• lithium
• medicines for high blood pressure
• medicines that affect platelets
• methotrexate
• other antiinflammatory drugs (such as ibuprofen or prednisone)
• diuretics
  
  

Indometacin possible side effects.

• Diarrhea
• epigastric pain
• Headache
• Insomnia
• Skin rash
• Dyspepsia
  

   

Indometacin and pregnancy / lactation.

Do not use during pregnancy and breast-feeding.

What is the shelf life of the pills?

• The expiry date is mentioned on each blister. It is different for different batches. The shelf life is 2 years from the date of manufacture and would differ from batch to batch depending on when they were manufactured.