what is indomethacin used for

Indomethacin is a prescription NSAID used to reduce pain, swelling, and stiffness from inflammatory conditions like arthritis and gout.

Common uses

• Osteoarthritis

• Rheumatoid arthritis

• Ankylosing spondylitis

• Acute gouty arthritis

• Bursitis or tendinitis, especially shoulder pain

Other uses

It is also sometimes used for other inflammation-related pain conditions, and in some medical settings it has been used for patent ductus arteriosus in premature infants.

What it does

It works by lowering the body’s production of prostaglandins, which helps decrease pain and inflammation.

Important note

Because indomethacin can cause stomach, kidney, and heart-related side effects, it should be used only as prescribed.