1 The medicine may be given every six to eight hours, as needed, up to 40 mg per kg per day. 2  Infants younger than 6 months of ageâUse and dose must be determined by your doctor. 3  For menstrual cramps: 4  Adultsâ400 milligrams (mg) every four hours, as needed.
Diclofenac and misoprostol combination is used to relieve symptoms of arthritis (eg, osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis) in patients who may develop stomach ulcers from taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
What Is Diclofenac Sodium Used For? In most cases, uses for diclofenac sodium include the management of symptoms of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis, such as pain, inflammation, and swelling. Off-label uses include treating cancer pain and symptoms of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis or gout.