Comparing Indomethacin vs Motrin IB
Indomethacin | Motrin IB |
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Indomethacin | Motrin IB (ibuprofen) |
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Prescription only
Indomethacin relieves inflammation and pain associated with various types of arthritis. The risk of stomach-related and cardiovascular side effects may be higher with indomethacin than that seen... View more |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Back Pain, Chronic Myofascial Pain, Aseptic Necrosis, Gout - Acute, Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, Costochondritis, Headache, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis, Dysautonomia... View more |
Related suggestions Rheumatoid Arthritis
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More about Indomethacin | More about Motrin IB (ibuprofen) | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Indomethacin has an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from a total of 210 ratings on Drugs.com. 71% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 13% reported a negative effect. |
Motrin IB has an average rating of 8.6 out of 10 from a total of 5 ratings on Drugs.com. 80% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: indomethacin side effects in more detail. |
See also: Motrin IB side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic approved | ||||||||||||||||
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all indomethacin prices |
View all Motrin IB prices |
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Indocin, Indocin IV, Indocin SR, Tivorbex | Other ibuprofen brands include: A-G Profen, Actiprofen, Addaprin, Advil, Advil Children's, Advil Film-Coated, Advil Infant's Concentrated Drops, Advil Junior Strength, Advil Liqui-Gels, Advil Migraine, Caldolor, Cap-Profen, Children's ElixSure IB, Children's Motrin, Childrens Ibuprofen Berry, Genpril, Help I Have An Aching Body, IBU-200, Midol IB, Midol Maximum Strength Cramp Formula, Motrin, Motrin Childrens, Motrin Infant Drops, Motrin Junior Strength, Motrin Migraine Pain, Motrin Pediatric, NeoProfen, Nuprin, PediaCare Children's IB Ibuprofen Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer, PediaCare Infants' IB Ibuprofen Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer, Proprinal View more | ||||||||||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
4.5 hours |
4 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
Prior To 30 Weeks Gestation
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
Starting At 30 Weeks Gestation See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
Prior To 30 Weeks Gestation
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
Starting At 30 Weeks Gestation See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 400 drugs are known to interact with indomethacin:
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A total of 397 drugs are known to interact with Motrin IB:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
June 10, 1965 |
May 18, 1984 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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