Indomethacin is Used for relieving pain. It was first introduced by Zyla Life Sciences Us Llc in its drug Indocin on Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982. Other drugs containing Indomethacin are Indomethacin, Tivorbex, Indocin Sr. 40 different companies have introduced drugs containing Indomethacin.
Indomethacin Patents
Given below is the list of patents protecting Indomethacin, along
with the drug name that holds that patent and the company name owning that
drug.
A patent's expiry date may change depending upon legal activities going on that patent. Critical activities like abandoning of a patent, term extension of a patent or amendment of its claims can increase or decrease the life of a patent hence affecting its expiry date and in turn affecting the generic launch date of that drug. Tracking these ongoing activities on a patent application helps to keep an eye on the latest developments in the patent process of the drug which can give an idea of how early a drug's generic could be available. The next section provides a list of recent legal activities on Indomethacin's patents.
Latest Legal Activities on Indomethacin's Patents
Given below is the list recent legal activities going on the following patents of Indomethacin.
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Date
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Indomethacin Generic API Manufacturers
Several generic applications have been filed for Indomethacin. The first generic version for Indomethacin was by Cycle Pharmaceuticals Ltd and was approved on Jun 18, 1985. And the latest generic version is by Amneal Pharmaceuticals Llc and was approved on Feb 24, 2025.
Given below is the list of companies who have filed for
Indomethacin generic, along with the locations of their manufacturing plants worldwide.
1. ABLE
Able Laboratories Inc has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Indomethacin. Given below are the
details of the strengths of this generic introduced by
Able.
Strength
Dosage Form
Availability
Application Pathway
TE code
Launch Date
75MG
capsule, extended release
Discontinued
ORAL
N/A
Feb 6, 2002
50MG
capsule
Discontinued
ORAL
N/A
Dec 17, 2003
25MG
capsule
Discontinued
ORAL
N/A
Dec 17, 2003
Manufacturing Plant Locations
New
Able's manufacturing plants are situated in 2 countries - United States, Malaysia. Given below are the details of these plant locations as well as the firm names of Able as present at those locations.
Country
City
Firm Name
United States
Mayaguez
Able Sales Company
Roseville
AbleNet, Inc.
Raleigh
Ablexan Corporation
Sparks
Able Groupe Inc
Cincinnati
Ablecare Medical Inc
Los Angeles
ABLE INC
Catano
Able Sales Company, Inc.
Los Angeles
Able Freight Services LLC
Malaysia
Telok Panglima Garang
Able Dairies
2. AMNEAL
Amneal Pharmaceuticals Llc has filed for 1 generic for Indomethacin. Given below are the
details of the strengths of this generic introduced by
Amneal.
Strength
Dosage Form
Availability
Application Pathway
TE code
Launch Date
50MG
suppository
Prescription
RECTAL
AB
Feb 24, 2025
Manufacturing Plant Locations
New
Amneal's manufacturing plants are situated in 2 countries - United States, India. Given below are the details of these plant locations as well as the firm names of Amneal as present at those locations.
Country
City
Firm Name
United States
Hauppauge
Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York, LLC
East Hanover
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
Glasgow
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
Brookhaven
Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York, LLC
Branchburg
Amneal Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Paterson
Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Llc
Bridgewater
Amneal Complex Products Research LLC
Piscataway
Amneal Pharmaceuticals, LLC
India
Ahmedabad
Amneal Pharmaceuticals Private Ltd.
Matoda
Amneal Pharmaceuticals Private Ltd.
Tal Bavla, Ahmedabad
Amneal Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Hyderabad
Amneal Oncology Private Limited
3. AMNEAL PHARMS
Amneal Pharmaceuticals has filed for 1 generic for Indomethacin. Given below are the
details of the strengths of this generic introduced by
Amneal Pharms.
Strength
Dosage Form
Availability
Application Pathway
TE code
Launch Date
75MG
capsule, extended release
Prescription
ORAL
AB
Dec 1, 2010
4. ANI PHARMS
Ani Pharmaceuticals Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Indomethacin. Given below are the
details of the strengths of this generic introduced by
Ani Pharms.
Strength
Dosage Form
Availability
Application Pathway
TE code
Launch Date
25MG
capsule
Discontinued
ORAL
N/A
Mar 18, 1987
50MG
capsule
Discontinued
ORAL
N/A
Mar 18, 1987
5. AUROBINDO PHARMA
Aurobindo Pharma Ltd has filed for 1 generic for Indomethacin. Given below are the
details of the strengths of this generic introduced by
Aurobindo Pharma.
Strength
Dosage Form
Availability
Application Pathway
TE code
Launch Date
75MG
capsule, extended release
Discontinued
ORAL
N/A
Dec 27, 2016
Manufacturing Plant Locations
New
Aurobindo Pharma's manufacturing plants are situated in 2 countries - India, United States. Given below are the details of these plant locations as well as the firm names of Aurobindo Pharma as present at those locations.
Country
City
Firm Name
India
Medchal
Aurobindo Pharma Ltd
Polepally, Mahaboob Nagar
Aurobindo Pharma Limited
Sangareddy
Aurobindo Pharma Limited
Bachupally
Aurobindo Pharma Limited
United States
East Windsor
Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc
6. AVANTHI INC
Avanthi Inc has filed for 1 generic for Indomethacin. Given below are the
details of the strengths of this generic introduced by
Avanthi Inc.
Strength
Dosage Form
Availability
Application Pathway
TE code
Launch Date
75MG
capsule, extended release
Prescription
ORAL
AB
Mar 6, 2009
7. CHARTWELL MOLECULES
Chartwell Molecules Llc has filed for 1 generic for Indomethacin. Given below are the
details of the strengths of this generic introduced by
Chartwell Molecules.
Strength
Dosage Form
Availability
Application Pathway
TE code
Launch Date
50MG
capsule
Prescription
ORAL
AB
Mar 5, 1986
8. CHARTWELL RX
Chartwell Rx Sciences Llc has filed for 1 generic for Indomethacin. Given below are the
details of the strengths of this generic introduced by
Chartwell Rx.
Strength
Dosage Form
Availability
Application Pathway
TE code
Launch Date
75MG
capsule, extended release
Prescription
ORAL
AB
Nov 30, 2010
9. COSETTE
Cosette Pharmaceuticals Inc has filed for 1 generic for Indomethacin. Given below are the
details of the strengths of this generic introduced by
Cosette.
Strength
Dosage Form
Availability
Application Pathway
TE code
Launch Date
50MG
(reference standard)
suppository
Prescription
RECTAL
AB
Aug 31, 1992
Manufacturing Plant Locations
New
Cosette's manufacturing plants are situated in 1 country - United States. Given below are the details of these plant locations as well as the firm names of Cosette as present at those locations.
Country
City
Firm Name
United States
Lincolnton
Cosette Pharmaceuticals NC Laboratories, LLC
South Plainfield
Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
10. CYCLE
Cycle Pharmaceuticals Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Indomethacin. Given below are the
details of the strengths of this generic introduced by
Cycle.
Strength
Dosage Form
Availability
Application Pathway
TE code
Launch Date
50MG
capsule
Discontinued
ORAL
N/A
Jun 18, 1985
25MG
capsule
Discontinued
ORAL
N/A
Jun 18, 1985
11. DURAMED PHARMS BARR
Duramed Pharmaceuticals Inc Sub Barr Laboratories Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Indomethacin. Given below are the
details of the strengths of this generic introduced by
Duramed Pharms Barr.
Strength
Dosage Form
Availability
Application Pathway
TE code
Launch Date
25MG
capsule
Discontinued
ORAL
N/A
Oct 18, 1985
50MG
capsule
Discontinued
ORAL
N/A
Oct 18, 1985
12. GLENMARK PHARMS LTD
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Indomethacin. Given below are the
details of the strengths of this generic introduced by
Glenmark Pharms Ltd.
Strength
Dosage Form
Availability
Application Pathway
TE code
Launch Date
25MG
capsule
Prescription
ORAL
AB
Dec 22, 2010
50MG
(reference standard)
capsule
Prescription
ORAL
AB
Dec 22, 2010
75MG
capsule, extended release
Prescription
ORAL
AB
Jun 22, 2017
13. HALSEY
Halsey Drug Co Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Indomethacin. Given below are the
details of the strengths of this generic introduced by
Halsey.
Strength
Dosage Form
Availability
Application Pathway
TE code
Launch Date
50MG
capsule
Discontinued
ORAL
N/A
Jun 3, 1987
25MG
capsule
Discontinued
ORAL
N/A
Jun 3, 1987
Manufacturing Plant Locations
New
Halsey's manufacturing plants are situated in 1 country - United States. Given below are the details of these plant locations as well as the firm names of Halsey as present at those locations.
Country
City
Firm Name
United States
Madison
Halsey Foodservice
14. HERITAGE PHARMA
Heritage Pharma Labs Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Indomethacin. Given below are the
details of the strengths of this generic introduced by
Heritage Pharma.
Strength
Dosage Form
Availability
Application Pathway
TE code
Launch Date
50MG
capsule
Discontinued
ORAL
N/A
Feb 12, 1986
25MG
capsule
Discontinued
ORAL
N/A
Feb 12, 1986
Manufacturing Plant Locations
New
Heritage Pharma's manufacturing plants are situated in 1 country - United States. Given below are the details of these plant locations as well as the firm names of Heritage Pharma as present at those locations.
Country
City
Firm Name
United States
East Brunswick
Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc
East Brunswick
Heritage Pharmaceuticals, Inc. DBA AVET Pharmaceutical LABS
15. HETERO LABS LTD III
Hetero Labs Ltd Unit Iii has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Indomethacin. Given below are the
details of the strengths of this generic introduced by
Hetero Labs Ltd Iii.
Strength
Dosage Form
Availability
Application Pathway
TE code
Launch Date
50MG
capsule
Prescription
ORAL
AB
Apr 12, 2011
25MG
capsule
Prescription
ORAL
AB
Apr 12, 2011
75MG
(reference standard)
capsule, extended release
Prescription
ORAL
AB
Sep 28, 2012
16. HIKMA
Hikma Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Indomethacin. Given below are the
details of the strengths of this generic introduced by
Hikma.
Strength
Dosage Form
Availability
Application Pathway
TE code
Launch Date
25MG/5ML
suspension
Discontinued
ORAL
N/A
Mar 18, 1987
50MG
suppository
Prescription
RECTAL
AB
Nov 19, 2024
Manufacturing Plant Locations
New
Hikma's manufacturing plants are situated in 3 countries - United States, Portugal, Jordan. Given below are the details of these plant locations as well as the firm names of Hikma as present at those locations.
Country
City
Firm Name
United States
Cherry Hill
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
Eatontown
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
Carlsbad
Hikma Cali Inc. DBA Leucadia Pharmaceuticals
Dayton
Hikma Injectables USA Inc
Portugal
Terrugem Snt
Hikma Farmaceutica, (Portugal) S.A.
Jordan
Amman
Hikma Pharmaceuticals LLC
17. INWOOD LABS
Inwood Laboratories Inc Sub Forest Laboratories Inc has filed for 1 generic for Indomethacin. Given below are the
details of the strengths of this generic introduced by
Inwood Labs.
Strength
Dosage Form
Availability
Application Pathway
TE code
Launch Date
75MG
capsule, extended release
Discontinued
ORAL
N/A
Mar 15, 1989
18. JUBILANT GENERICS
Jubilant Generics Ltd has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Indomethacin. Given below are the
details of the strengths of this generic introduced by
Jubilant Generics.
Strength
Dosage Form
Availability
Application Pathway
TE code
Launch Date
75MG
capsule, extended release
Discontinued
ORAL
N/A
Oct 5, 2015
25MG
capsule
Discontinued
ORAL
N/A
Aug 25, 2017
50MG
capsule
Discontinued
ORAL
N/A
Aug 25, 2017
Manufacturing Plant Locations
New
Jubilant Generics's manufacturing plants are situated in 1 country - India. Given below are the details of these plant locations as well as the firm names of Jubilant Generics as present at those locations.
Country
City
Firm Name
India
Roorkee
Jubilant Generics Limited
19. MUTUAL PHARM
Mutual Pharmaceutical Co Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Indomethacin. Given below are the
details of the strengths of this generic introduced by
Mutual Pharm.
Strength
Dosage Form
Availability
Application Pathway
TE code
Launch Date
25MG
capsule
Discontinued
ORAL
N/A
Feb 9, 1987
50MG
capsule
Discontinued
ORAL
N/A
Oct 3, 1986
20. MYLAN
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc has filed for 1 generic for Indomethacin. Given below are the
details of the strengths of this generic introduced by
Mylan.
Strength
Dosage Form
Availability
Application Pathway
TE code
Launch Date
75MG
capsule, extended release
Discontinued
ORAL
N/A
Mar 20, 2014
Manufacturing Plant Locations
New
Mylan's manufacturing plants are situated in 4 countries - United States, India, Canada, Ireland. Given below are the details of these plant locations as well as the firm names of Mylan as present at those locations.
Country
City
Firm Name
United States
San Carlos
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Saint Albans
Mylan Technologies, Inc.
Morgantown
Mylan Specialty, L.P.
Santa Barbara
Mylandon LLC dba Debbie s Delights Santa Barbara Baking Co.
Rockford
Mylan Institutional, Inc.
Greensboro
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc
Morgantown
MYLAN CONSUMER HEALTHCARE Inc.
India
Hyderabad
Mylan Laboratories Limited
Sinnar
Mylan Laboratories Limited
Pithampur, District Dhar
Mylan Laboratories Limited
Aurangabad
Mylan Laboratories Limited (FDF-2)
Sarigam
Mylan Laboratories Limited
Hosur
Mylan Laboratories Limited
Bangalore
Mylan Laboratories Limited
Anekal Taluk, Bangalore
Mylan Laboratories Limited
Canada
Etobicoke
Mylan Pharmaceuticals ULC
Ireland
Inverin
Mylan Teoranta
21. NOVAST LABS
Novast Laboratories Ltd has filed for 1 generic for Indomethacin. Given below are the
details of the strengths of this generic introduced by
Novast Labs.
Strength
Dosage Form
Availability
Application Pathway
TE code
Launch Date
75MG
capsule, extended release
Prescription
ORAL
AB
May 8, 2017
22. NOVITIUM PHARMA
Novitium Pharma Llc has filed for 1 generic for Indomethacin. Given below are the
details of the strengths of this generic introduced by
Novitium Pharma.
Strength
Dosage Form
Availability
Application Pathway
TE code
Launch Date
25MG/5ML
suspension
Prescription
ORAL
AB
Jan 12, 2024
Manufacturing Plant Locations
New
Novitium Pharma's manufacturing plants are situated in 1 country - United States. Given below are the details of these plant locations as well as the firm names of Novitium Pharma as present at those locations.
Country
City
Firm Name
United States
East Windsor
Novitium Pharma LLC
23. PIONEER PHARMS
Pioneer Pharmaceuticals Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Indomethacin. Given below are the
details of the strengths of this generic introduced by
Pioneer Pharms.
Strength
Dosage Form
Availability
Application Pathway
TE code
Launch Date
50MG
capsule
Discontinued
ORAL
N/A
Aug 11, 1986
25MG
capsule
Discontinued
ORAL
N/A
Aug 11, 1986
24. RISING
Rising Pharma Holdings Inc has filed for 1 generic for Indomethacin. Given below are the
details of the strengths of this generic introduced by
Rising.
Strength
Dosage Form
Availability
Application Pathway
TE code
Launch Date
50MG
capsule
Discontinued
ORAL
N/A
Sep 4, 1985
Manufacturing Plant Locations
New
Rising's manufacturing plants are situated in 3 countries - United States, Mexico, India. Given below are the details of these plant locations as well as the firm names of Rising as present at those locations.
Country
City
Firm Name
United States
Saddle Brook
Rising Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Decatur
Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc
Rising Sun
Rising Sun Veterinary Clinic
Fort Bragg
Rising Tide Sea Vegetables
Livingston
Risingsun Iodine Products Corp.
Mount Morris
Rising Creek Bakery LLC
Phoenix
Rising Sun Farms Inc
East Brunswick
Rising Pharma Holding, Inc.
Flagstaff
Rising High Enterprises, LLC (DBA RisingHy)
Mexico
Pueblo San Clemente
RISING FARMS SAPI DE CV
India
Ahmedabad
Rising Retina Clinic
25. SANDOZ
Sandoz Inc has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Indomethacin. Given below are the
details of the strengths of this generic introduced by
Sandoz.
Strength
Dosage Form
Availability
Application Pathway
TE code
Launch Date
25MG
capsule
Prescription
ORAL
AB
Apr 29, 1987
50MG
capsule
Prescription
ORAL
AB
Apr 29, 1987
75MG
capsule, extended release
Discontinued
ORAL
N/A
May 28, 1998
Manufacturing Plant Locations
New
Sandoz's manufacturing plants are situated in 4 countries - Austria, United States, Spain, India. Given below are the details of these plant locations as well as the firm names of Sandoz as present at those locations.
Country
City
Firm Name
Austria
Langkampfen
Sandoz GmbH
Kundl
Sandoz GmbH
United States
East Hanover
Sandoz Incorporated
Princeton
Sandoz Inc
Spain
Les Franqueses Del Valles
Sandoz Industrial Products S.A.
Palafolls
Sandoz Industrial Products, S.A.
India
Navi Mumbai
Sandoz Private Limited
26. SUN PHARM INDS INC
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Indomethacin. Given below are the
details of the strengths of this generic introduced by
Sun Pharm Inds Inc.
Strength
Dosage Form
Availability
Application Pathway
TE code
Launch Date
25MG
capsule
Discontinued
ORAL
N/A
Mar 28, 2013
50MG
capsule
Discontinued
ORAL
N/A
Mar 28, 2013
27. SUN PHARM INDUSTRIES
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Indomethacin. Given below are the
details of the strengths of this generic introduced by
Sun Pharm Industries.
Strength
Dosage Form
Availability
Application Pathway
TE code
Launch Date
50MG
capsule
Discontinued
ORAL
N/A
Feb 9, 1987
25MG
capsule
Discontinued
ORAL
N/A
Feb 9, 1987
28. SUPERPHARM
Superpharm Corp has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Indomethacin. Given below are the
details of the strengths of this generic introduced by
Superpharm.
Strength
Dosage Form
Availability
Application Pathway
TE code
Launch Date
50MG
capsule
Discontinued
ORAL
N/A
Oct 10, 1986
25MG
capsule
Discontinued
ORAL
N/A
Oct 10, 1986
29. TEVA
Teva Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Indomethacin. Given below are the
details of the strengths of this generic introduced by
Teva.
Strength
Dosage Form
Availability
Application Pathway
TE code
Launch Date
25MG
capsule
Discontinued
ORAL
N/A
Apr 18, 1988
50MG
capsule
Discontinued
ORAL
N/A
Apr 18, 1988
Manufacturing Plant Locations
New
Teva's manufacturing plants are situated in 6 countries - United States, India, Canada, Czech Republic, Ireland, Israel. Given below are the details of these plant locations as well as the firm names of Teva as present at those locations.
Country
City
Firm Name
United States
Fort Dodge
TEVA Animal Health Inc
Horsham
Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D
Malvern
Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D, Inc.
Miami
Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R & D, Inc.
India
Gajraula, Amroha
Teva API India Private Ltd.
Bhind
Teva API India Ltd- Malanpur
Canada
Stouffville
Teva Canada Limited
Markham
Teva Canada Limited
Scarborough
Teva Canada Limited
Czech Republic
Opava
Teva Czech Industries s.r.o.
Ireland
Dundalk
Teva Laboratories Ireland Ltd
Israel
Kiryat-Shmona
TEVA Medical Ltd.
30. WATSON LABS
Watson Laboratories Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Indomethacin. Given below are the
details of the strengths of this generic introduced by
Watson Labs.
Strength
Dosage Form
Availability
Application Pathway
TE code
Launch Date
25MG
capsule
Discontinued
ORAL
N/A
Jul 31, 1991
50MG
capsule
Discontinued
ORAL
N/A
Jul 31, 1991
31. WATSON LABS INC
Watson Laboratories Inc has filed for 1 generic for Indomethacin. Given below are the
details of the strengths of this generic introduced by
Watson Labs Inc.
Strength
Dosage Form
Availability
Application Pathway
TE code
Launch Date
75MG
capsule, extended release
Discontinued
ORAL
N/A
Dec 9, 2013
32. ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES
Zydus Lifesciences Global Fze has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Indomethacin. Given below are the
details of the strengths of this generic introduced by
Zydus Lifesciences.
Strength
Dosage Form
Availability
Application Pathway
TE code
Launch Date
25MG
capsule
Prescription
ORAL
AB
Nov 15, 2010
50MG
suppository
Prescription
RECTAL
AB
Aug 2, 2023
Manufacturing Plant Locations
New
Zydus Lifesciences's manufacturing plants are situated in 1 country - India. Given below are the details of these plant locations as well as the firm names of Zydus Lifesciences as present at those locations.
Country
City
Firm Name
India
Ahmedabad
Zydus Lifesciences Limited
District Solan
Zydus Lifesciences Limited
Matoda
Zydus Lifesciences Limited
Ahmedabad
ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED
Thane
Zydus Lifesciences Limited
Moraiya, Ahmedabad
Zydus Lifesciences Limited
Jarod
Zydus Lifesciences Limited
Dabhasa
Zydus Lifesciences Limited
Ankleshwar
Zydus Lifesciences Limited
33. ZYDUS PHARMS
Zydus Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc has filed for 1 generic for Indomethacin. Given below are the
details of the strengths of this generic introduced by
Zydus Pharms.
