INDOCIN vs INDOMETHACIN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 8, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	INDOCIN	INDOMETHACIN
Rating	70/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	~$4.06 /30	~$4.06 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	INDOMETHACIN	INDOMETHACIN
Manufacturer	Zyla Life Sciences	Rising
Dosage forms	Suppository	Capsule, Capsule, extended release, Suppository
Drug class	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 4.5 hours	about 4.5 hours
Treats	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bursitis, Patent Ductus Arteriosus	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bursitis, Patent Ductus Arteriosus

indocin indomethacin

Rating

70/100

72/100

Pharmacy pays

~$4.06 /30

Type

Active ingredient

INDOMETHACIN

Manufacturer

Zyla Life Sciences

Rising

Dosage forms

Suppository

Capsule, Capsule, extended release, Suppository

Drug class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 4.5 hours

Treats

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bursitis, Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Indocin or Indomethacin?

By our independent rating, Indomethacin scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.5 out of 5 for Indocin. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

Which is cheaper, Indocin or Indomethacin?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $4.06 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That is not what you will be charged: your price is set by your insurer and the pharmacy, not by what the drug cost them.

What is the difference between Indocin and Indomethacin?

Both Indocin and Indomethacin share the active ingredient Indomethacin.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.