Pain & inflammation in rheumatic disease; exacerbation of OA & ankylosing spondylitis.
Dosage/Direction for Use
OA 7.5 mg daily. Max: 15 mg daily. RA 15 mg daily, may be reduced to 7.5 mg daily. Ankylosing spondylitis 15 mg daily. Dialysis patient w/ severe renal failure Max: 7.5 mg daily. Total daily dose: Max: 15 mg daily.
Administration
Should be taken with food.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to NSAIDs or aspirin. Active peptic ulceration. Severe hepatic insufficiency & non-dialysed severe renal insufficiency. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn & adolescents <15 yr.
Special Precautions
History of GI disease. Dehydration, CHF. Patients on diuretics, anticoagulants or those having undergone major surgery. Hepatic cirrhosis, nephrotic syndrome & overt renal disease. Elderly.
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