Common Side Effects

• Common side effects with Indocid include stomach pain, pinpoint red marks on the skin, increased weight gain, headaches, black stools, dark urine, bleeding from the rectum, diarrhea, swelling of the face and hands, spitting up blood, vomiting, unexpected nosebleeds and ulcers. If side effects persist, contact your doctor for an adjusted treatment plan.
  
  

Severe Side Effects

• There is also the possibility of severe side effects while using Indocid. Some of these side effects include swelling of the eyelids, fainting, shortness of breath, fainting, tightness in the chest, hives on the face or chest, fast or uneven breathing, and fast and/or irregular heartbeats. While these side effects must be considered before using the drug, they are extremely rare and only occur in a small number of users.
  
  

Important Safety Information

• Inform your doctor if you are or plan on becoming involved in any type of special diet before taking the drug. If you are pregnant, may become pregnant or are breast feeding, do not use Indocid due to the risk of severe complications. Side effects are more severe in children and adults older than 65. Be sure you understand the health risks before starting use of the drug.
  
  

Usage

• Take the drug as instructed by your doctor. Follow proper dosage instructions and take the drug with at least eight fluid ounces of water. Indocid should also always be taken with food to avoid upset stomach. Indocid pills should never be broken or chewed.
  
  

Warning

• If you experience side effects, contact your doctor immediately.
  
  If an overdose is suspected, call a doctor and head directly to the emergency room for treatment.
  
  Always follow the instructions on the label throughout the course of your treatment.