INDOCIN vs LICART

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 7, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. INDOCIN and LICART are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	INDOCIN	LICART
Rating	70/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$4.06 /30	~$145.51 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	INDOMETHACIN	DICLOFENAC EPOLAMINE
Manufacturer	Zyla Life Sciences	Ibsa Inst Bio
Dosage forms	Suppository	System
Drug class	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
Boxed warning	None	Boxed warning
Half-life	about 4.5 hours	about 2 hours (terminal/elimination half-life; the label's table gives a mean of 2.3 hours in healthy adults, with wide variation between people — 48% coefficient of variation)
Treats	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bursitis, Patent Ductus Arteriosus	Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea

indocin licart

Rating

70/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$4.06 /30

~$145.51 /30

Type

Active ingredient

INDOMETHACIN

DICLOFENAC EPOLAMINE

Manufacturer

Zyla Life Sciences

Ibsa Inst Bio

Dosage forms

Suppository

System

Drug class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

Boxed warning

None

Boxed warning

Half-life

about 4.5 hours

about 2 hours (terminal/elimination half-life; the label's table gives a mean of 2.3 hours in healthy adults, with wide variation between people — 48% coefficient of variation)

Treats

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bursitis, Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Indocin or Licart?

Indocin costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $4.06 vs $145.51 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That gap is in the pharmacy's cost of goods, not necessarily in what you pay: your price is set afterwards by your insurer and the pharmacy.

What is the difference between Indocin and Licart?

Indocin contains Indomethacin, while Licart contains Diclofenac Epolamine — they have different active ingredients.

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.