Tolmetin is an nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug ([NSAID](https://www.goodrx.com/classes/nsaids)). It blocks the inflammation in your body, which relieves swelling and pain. The medication is used to treat 3 different types of arthritis: [rheumatoid arthritis](https://www.goodrx.com/conditions/rheumatoid-arthritis), [osteoarthritis](https://www.goodrx.com/conditions/osteoarthritis), and [juvenile rheumatoid arthritis](https://www.arthritis.org/diseases/juvenile-idiopathic-arthritis) (in children as young as 2 years old).

Is tolmetin still available?

No, both generic and brand-name versions of tolmetin have been [discontinued](https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/daf/indeX.cfm?event=overview.process&ApplNo=073311) by the manufacturer and are no longer available in the United States. It's unclear why this medication was discontinued.

What can I use instead of tolmetin ?

Tolmetin is an NSAID, and there are several other medications in this class which are still available. [Etodolac](https://www.goodrx.com/etodolac/what-is) and [nabumetone](https://www.goodrx.com/nabumetone/what-is) are similar medications that are approved to treat the same conditions as tolmetin . [Celebrex (celecoxib)](https://www.goodrx.com/celecoxib/what-is) is also a type of NSAID that can be used for different types of arthritis, and might be a good option for people who have stomach problems with other NSAIDs. There are a lot of different options to choose from, so talk to your provider about the best medication for you.

tolmetin

Generic Tolectin

Used for Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Tolmetin is an oral medication that relieves both short-term and long-term symptoms from arthritis, such as joint pain, swelling, and stiffness. This medication has been discontinued and is no longer available in the United States.

Reviewed by:

Sarah Lobello Pearson, PharmD

Daisy Chau, PharmD

Last reviewed on December 19, 2022

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What is Tolmetin ?

What is Tolmetin used for?

Rheumatoid arthritis
Osteoarthritis
Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis

Drug facts

Common BrandsTolectin(brand no longer available)

Drug ClassNSAID

Controlled Substance ClassificationNot a controlled medication

Generic StatusNo lower-cost generic available

AvailabilityDiscontinued

Common questions about Tolmetin

Tolmetin is an nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It blocks the inflammation in your body, which relieves swelling and pain. The medication is used to treat 3 different types of arthritis: rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (in children as young as 2 years old).

No, both generic and brand-name versions of tolmetin have been discontinued by the manufacturer and are no longer available in the United States. It's unclear why this medication was discontinued.

Tolmetin is an NSAID, and there are several other medications in this class which are still available. Etodolac and nabumetone are similar medications that are approved to treat the same conditions as tolmetin . Celebrex (celecoxib) is also a type of NSAID that can be used for different types of arthritis, and might be a good option for people who have stomach problems with other NSAIDs. There are a lot of different options to choose from, so talk to your provider about the best medication for you.

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Tolmetin dosage

Typical dosage for Tolmetin

Interactions between Tolmetin and other drugs

Tolmetin may interact with certain medications or supplements. Always let your doctor and pharmacist know about any other medications or supplements (including prescribed and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and dietary or herbal supplements) that you are currently taking. The list below does not include all possible drug interactions with Tolmetin . Please note that only the generic name of each medication is listed below.

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this medication or change some of the other medicines you take.

Ketorolac

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.

Abciximab
Aceclofenac
Acemetacin
Acenocoumarol
Amiloride
Amineptine
Amitriptyline
Amitriptylinoxide
Amoxapine
Amtolmetin Guacil
Anagrelide
Apixaban
Ardeparin
Argatroban
Aspirin
Balsalazide
Bemiparin
Bendroflumethiazide
Benzthiazide
Betamethasone
Betrixaban
Bismuth Subsalicylate
Bivalirudin
Bromfenac
Budesonide
Bufexamac
Bumetanide
Cangrelor
Celecoxib
Certoparin
Chlorothiazide
Chlorthalidone
Choline Magnesium Trisalicylate
Choline Salicylate
Cilostazol
Citalopram
Clomipramine
Clonixin
Clopamide
Clopidogrel
Cortisone
Cyclopenthiazide
Cyclosporine
Dabigatran Etexilate
Dalteparin
Danaparoid
Deflazacort
Desipramine
Desirudin
Desmopressin
Desvenlafaxine
Dexamethasone
Dexibuprofen
Dexketoprofen
Diazoxide
Dibenzepin
Diclofenac
Diflunisal
Digoxin
Dipyridamole
Dipyrone
Dothiepin
Doxepin
Droxicam
Duloxetine
Edoxaban
Enoxaparin
Eplerenone
Epoprostenol
Eptifibatide
Escitalopram
Ethacrynic Acid
Etodolac
Etofenamate
Etoricoxib
Felbinac
Fenoprofen
Fepradinol
Feprazone
Feverfew
Floctafenine
Flufenamic Acid
Fluocortolone
Fluoxetine
Flurbiprofen
Fluvoxamine
Fondaparinux
Furosemide
Ginkgo
Gossypol
Heparin
Hydrochlorothiazide
Hydrocortisone
Hydroflumethiazide
Ibuprofen
Iloprost
Imipramine
Indapamide
Indomethacin
Inotersen
Ketoprofen
Lepirudin
Levomilnacipran
Lithium
Lofepramine
Lornoxicam
Loxoprofen
Lumiracoxib
Magnesium Salicylate
Meadowsweet
Meclofenamate
Mefenamic Acid
Melitracen
Meloxicam
Mesalamine
Methotrexate
Methyclothiazide
Methylprednisolone
Metolazone
Milnacipran
Morniflumate
Nabumetone
Nadroparin
Naproxen
Nefazodone
Nepafenac
Niflumic Acid
Nimesulide
Nimesulide Beta Cyclodextrin
Nortriptyline
Olsalazine
Opipramol
Oxaprozin
Oxyphenbutazone
Paramethasone
Parecoxib
Parnaparin
Paroxetine
Pemetrexed
Pentosan Polysulfate Sodium
Pentoxifylline
Phenindione
Phenprocoumon
Phenylbutazone
Phenyl Salicylate
Piketoprofen
Piroxicam
Polythiazide
Prasugrel
Prednisolone
Prednisone
Proglumetacin
Propyphenazone
Proquazone
Protein C
Protriptyline
Reboxetine
Reviparin
Rivaroxaban
Rofecoxib
Salicylamide
Salicylic Acid
Salsalate
Sertraline
Sibutramine
Sodium Salicylate
Spironolactone
Sulfasalazine
Sulindac
Tacrolimus
Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate
Tenoxicam
Tianeptine
Tiaprofenic Acid
Ticagrelor
Ticlopidine
Tinzaparin
Tirofiban
Tolfenamic Acid
Torsemide
Trazodone
Treprostinil
Triamterene
Trichlormethiazide
Trimipramine
Trolamine Salicylate
Valdecoxib
Venlafaxine
Vilazodone
Vorapaxar
Vortioxetine
Warfarin
Xipamide

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.