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Tolmetin, sold under the brand name Tolectin among others, is a medication used to treat inflammation in conditions such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. It is taken by mouth. Benefits are generally seen within a week.

Common side effects include abdominal pain, diarrhea, swelling, dizziness, and increased blood pressure. Other side effects can include kidney problems, liver problems, heart disease, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, and anaphylaxis. Use in the last part of pregnancy may harm the baby, while use when breastfeeding is safe. It is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and inhibits both COX-1 and COX-2.

Tolmetin was approved for medical use in the United States in 1976. It is available as a generic medication. In the United States 60 tablets of 600 mg costs about 96 USD as of 2021. It is not available in the United Kingdom.