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Indomethacin

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Indomethacin is a pain medication.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Brands

Indocin • Indogel • Aflamin • Amdocin • Arthrexin • Betacin • Elmetacin • Famethacin • Flamecid • Mediflex • Methocaps • Nisaid

Side Effects

Common

Ringing in ears
Constipation
Sleepiness
Headache
Nausea
Bruising
Abdominal pain
Heartburn
Dizziness
Fluid retention
Rash

Serious

Rectal bleeding

Treats

Patent ductus arteriosus
3.5
15 reviews

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