SR tab Initial daily dose 100 mg. Adult Initial daily dose 100-150 mg. Milder cases & for long-term therapy: 75-100 mg daily. Nocturnal pain & morning stiffness Up to max daily dose: 150 mg can be supplemented by supp at bedtime. Primary dysmenorrhea 50-150 mg, may be increased up to max: 200 mg daily. Adolescent & childn >1 yr 0.5-2 mg/kg daily in 2-3 divided dose. Juvenile RA Max dose: 3 mg/kg daily in divided doses. SuppChildn <14 yr 12.5 mg.
Discontinue use if rash occurs; monitor for signs of hypersensitivity. Not recommended in patients w/ established CV disease (CHF, established ischemic heart disease, peripheral arterial disease) or uncontrolled HTN; risk factors for CV disease eg, HTN, hyperlipidaemia, DM, smoking. Risk of GI ulceration, bleeding & perforation; peptic ulcer; asthma, bronchospasm. Monitor blood counts, renal & hepatic function. High-dose & long-term use. Concomitant use w/ corticosteroids. May affect ability to drive & use machines. Severe hepatic or renal damage. Women of childbearing potential. Not recommended during 3rd trimester of pregnancy & lactation. Elderly or debilitated patients.
M01AB05 - diclofenac ; Belongs to the class of acetic acid derivatives and related substances of non-steroidal antiinflammatory and antirheumatic products.
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