In the title compound, C(18)H(16)N(4)O(3)·C(2)H(5)OH, mol-ecules are linked into chains by a series of inter-molecular N-H⋯O, N-H⋯N and O-H⋯O hydrogen bonds which stabilize the crystal structure. The indole and creatinine units make a dihedral angle of 56.45 (4)°. The title compound has two chiral centres. The crystal structure indicates the compound is racemic (RR and SS).