Indocin

Indocin, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), is commonly used to treat shoulder pain and symptoms of conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and gout. The medicine is thought to work by inhibiting the action of certain hormones, which help reduce pain, inflammation, and joint swelling. Indocin comes in three forms (capsules, oral suspension, and suppositories). Common side effects of Indocin include headache, nausea, dizziness, and heartburn.

 

What Is Indocin?

Indocin® (indomethacin) is a prescription medicine used to treat pain, inflammation, fever, swelling, and stiffness. It is part of a class of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs for short.
 

Who Makes Indocin?

Indocin is manufactured by Merck & Co.
 

Indocin Uses

Indocin has been licensed for the relief of:
 
Indocin is not a cure for arthritis; it does not slow the progression of arthritis.
 
(Click What Is Indocin Used For? for more information on these uses, along with details concerning possible off-label uses for Indocin.)
 

How Does Indocin Work?

Indocin and other NSAIDs are thought to work by inhibiting the action of certain hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body. These hormones are called prostaglandins.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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