Indometacin

Indometacin capsules belong to a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

These medicines are pain killers which reduce swelling.

Indometacin capsules are for:

• inflammatory diseases of the joints such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and degenerative hip disease
• pain and stiffness in the backbone (ankylosing spondylitis)
• sprains and strains (acute muscle and bone disorders)
• lower back pain
• pain and swelling following muscle or bone surgery
• period pain
• gout

Source: Patient Information Leaflet