It comes as a tablet to take by mouth with food as directed by your physician.
Rheumatoid Arthritis: The recommended dosage is 50 mg/200 mcg three or four times daily. 50 mg/200 mcg or 75 mg/200 mcg twice daily can be given to patients experiencing intolerance, but are not effective in preventing ulcers. Dosages of diclofenac higher than 225 mg/day and misoprostol 800 mcg/day in Rheumatoid arthritis are not recommended.
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Dosage & When it is to be taken
Osteoarthritis: The recommended dosage is 50 mg/200 mcg three times daily. 50 mg/200 mcg or 75 mg/200 mcg twice daily can be given to patients experiencing intolerance, but are not effective in preventing ulcers. Dosages of diclofenac higher than 150 mg/day and misoprostol 800 mcg/day in osteoarthritis are not recommended.Rheumatoid Arthritis: The recommended dosage is 50 mg/200 mcg three or four times daily. 50 mg/200 mcg or 75 mg/200 mcg twice daily can be given to patients experiencing intolerance, but are not effective in preventing ulcers. Dosages of diclofenac higher than 225 mg/day and misoprostol 800 mcg/day in Rheumatoid arthritis are not recommended.
When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)
Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity, treatment of perioperative pain in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery, pregnant and breast feeding women.Drug Name : Diclofenac Sodium and Misoprostol
This combination medication is an NSAID, prescribed for pain in the knee joints caused by osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in patients at high risk of developing NSAID-induced gastric and stomach ulcers and their complications.Trade Names/Brand Names of Diclofenac Sodium and Misoprostol
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