Indometacin has non-steroidal analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. It is indicated for the following conditions:

• Active stages of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, degenerative joint disease of the hip, acute musculoskeletal disorders, gout and lumbago.
• Inflammation, pain and oedema following orthopaedic procedures.
• Treatment of pain and associated symptoms of primary dysmenorrhoea.
• Since indometacin is not a simple analgesic, its use should be limited to the above conditions.