It is used to relieve pain, swelling, and joint stiffness caused by arthritis, gout, bursitis, and tendonitis. It is also used to relieve pain from various other conditions.

Upset stomach, heartburn, headache, drowsiness, or dizziness may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

It is contraindicated for the treatment of peri-operative pain in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery

Before taking indomethacin, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to aspirinor other NSAIDs (such as ibuprofen, naproxen, celecoxib); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: asthma (including a history of worsening breathing after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs), bleeding or clotting problems, growths in the nose (nasal polyps), heart disease (such as previous heart attack), high blood pressure, liver disease, stomach/intestinal/esophagusproblems (such as bleeding, ulcers, recurring heartburn), stroke.

This medication may make you more sensitive to the sun. Limit your time in the sun. Avoid tanning booths and sunlamps. Use sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors. Tell your doctor right away if you get sunburned or have skin blisters/redness.

This drug passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Please consult your doctor when taking this medicine if you are pregnant.

Over-the-counter NSAIDs including Advil, Aleve, and Motrin. Prescription NSAIDs, such as diflunisal (Dolobid) and naproxen (Naprosyn) Aspirin. Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors for high blood pressure such as benazepril (Lotensin), captopril (Capoten), and enalapril (Vasotec)