Sulindac

The Basics

What is Sulindac?

Used to relieve pain, tenderness, swelling, and stiffness caused by osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. Also used to treat pain caused by bursitis and tendinitis.

Brand names for Sulindac

Clinoril

How Sulindac is classified

Analgesic Agents, Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Agents

Sulindac During Pregnancy

Sulindac pregnancy category

Category CNote that the FDA has deprecated the use of pregnancy categories, so for some medications, this information isn’t available. We still think it’s useful to list historical info, however, given what a common proxy this has been in the past.

What we know about taking Sulindac while pregnant

Reproductive studies conducted in rats and rabbits have not demonstrated evidence of developmental abnormalities. However, animal reproduction studies are not always predictive of human response. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. CLINORIL (sulindac) should be used in pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.

Taking Sulindac While Breastfeeding

What are recommendations for lactation if you're taking Sulindac?

Because no information is available on the use of sulindac during breastfeeding, its relatively long half-life and glucuronide metabolite, other agents may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.

Maternal / infant drug levels

Because no information is available on the use of sulindac during breastfeeding, its relatively long half-life and glucuronide metabolite, other agents may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.

Possible effects of Sulindac on milk supply

Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.

Possible alternatives to Sulindac

Acetaminophen, Flurbiprofen, Ibuprofen, Indomethacin, Naproxen, Piroxicam.