Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Indomethacin
Chemical Class
Indole Acetic Acid
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
What is Indomethacin?
Uses
Indomethacin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is used in adults and children at least 14 years old to treat signs an...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Indole Acetic Acid
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Analgesics and Anti-inflammatory Agents pharmacological group
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Indole Acetic Acid. It belongs to Cyclo-oxygenase inhibitor pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Analgesics and Anti-inflammatory Agents pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Indomethacin is 357.80. Its pKa is 4.5.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
50 to 200 mg — As recommended.
in divided doses with food.
2
Adult
Scraped Dose
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides. Use the lowest dose that is effective in treating your condition. Your dose needs may change if you switch to a diff
3
Child · Oral
1 mg/kg — 8 hourly
Recommended for 5-12 Years of Children
Safety Alerts
Indomethacin can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke
Do not use this medicine just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG)
Indomethacin may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal
This can occur without warning, especially in older adults
You should not use indomethacin if you are allergic to it, or if you have ever had an asthma attack, hives or a severe allergic reaction after taking aspirin or an NSAID
Important Warnings
Indomethacin can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke
Do not use indomethacin just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG)
Indomethacin may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction (hivesdifficult breathingswelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (feversore throatburning eyesskin painred or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling). Stop using indomethacin and seek medical treatment if you have a serious drug reaction that can affect many parts of your body. Symptoms may include skin rashfeverswollen glandsmuscle achessevere weaknessunusual bruisingor yellowing of your skin or eyes. Get emergency medical help if you have signs of a heart attack or stroke: chest pain spreading to your jaw or shouldersudden numbness or weakness on one side of the bodyslurred speech
Drug Interactions
Ask your doctor before using indomethacin if you take an antidepressant. Taking certain antidepressants with an NSAID may cause you to bruise or bleed easily. Indomethacin can harm your kidneys
especially if you also use certain medicines for infections
cancer
osteoporosis
organ transplant rejection
high blood pressure
pain
or arthritis (including Advil
Storage
Caps Store in a well closed container, at room temperature.
Price Intelligence
Rs 1.9
DVAGO observed price · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 1.9 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGORs 1.9
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Indomethacin, and what they are not.
These contain this ingredient plus others. They are different medicines — do not swap.
Liometacen
+ Indomethacin Caps, Meglumine Indometacinate
Rs 1,399.98
CHIESI
Liometacen
50mg
+ Indomethacin Caps, Meglumine Indometacinate
Rs 2,351.34Rs 391.89/unit
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