Generic Indomethacin

Merck & Co. originally developed indomethacin and marketed the drug under the brand name Indocin. Indocin has since come off patent; generic indomethacin is now sold under names such as Indomethacin capsules, Indomethacin oral suspension, and Indomethacin suppositories.

Generic Indomethacin: An Overview

Indomethacin (originally marketed under the brand name Indocin®) is a medication that has been licensed to treat several conditions. Some of its uses include the relief of:
 
Indocin was originally developed by Merck & Co. It has since come off patent, making it available as a generic.
 

Generic Indomethacin -- Strengths

As a generic, indomethacin is sold under the names Indomethacin capsules, Indomethacin oral suspension, and Indomethacin suppositories. It is available in several strengths, including:
 
  • Indomethacin 25 mg capsules
  • Indomethacin 50 mg capsules
  • Indomethacin 25 mg/5 mL -- 1 teaspoon (5 mL) contains 25 mg of indomethacin
  • Indomethacin 50 mg suppositories.
     

Who Makes a Generic Version?

A number of different companies manufacture indomethacin as a generic. Some of these companies include:
 
  • Teva Pharmaceuticals
  • Mylan Labs.

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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