Prescription
NSAID (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug) / Strong Painkiller
Indometacin
Last reviewed April 2026
Who is this for?
What is this drug?
Indometacin (also called Indomethacin) is a strong anti-inflammatory painkiller that works by blocking chemicals in your body that cause pain, swelling, and fever. It belongs to a group of drugs called NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs).
What is it used for?
Severe joint painarthritisrheumatismgout painback painmuscle and bone painswelling of jointsmenstrual painbody pain that doesn't respond to milder painkillers
Prescription Required
A doctor's prescription is required to obtain this drug legally.