Diclofenac Potassium

Indications & Dose:

Pain and inflammation in rheumatic disease and other musculoskeletal disorders

• BY MOUTH

Child 14–17 years: 75–100 mg daily in 2–3 divided doses

Adult: 75–150 mg daily in 2–3 divided doses Acute gout

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Adult: 75–150 mg daily in 2–3 divided doses

Postoperative pain 

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Child 9–13 years (body-weight 35 kg and above): Up to 2 mg/kg daily in 3 divided doses; maximum 100 mg per day

Child 14–17 years: 75–100 mg daily in 2–3 divided doses

Adult: 75–150 mg daily in 2–3 divided doses

Migraine

• BY MOUTH

Adult: 50 mg, to be given at onset of migraine, then 50 mg after 2 hours if required, then 50 mg after 4–6 hours; maximum 200 mg per day

Fever in ear, nose, or throat infection 

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Child 9–17 years (body-weight 35 kg and above): Up to 2 mg/kg daily in 3 divided doses; maximum 100 mg per day 

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