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-misoprostol oral is used to treat the following: 1  Rheumatoid Arthritis and High Risk of Developing Gastric Ulcers, Osteoarthritis and High Risk of Developing Gastric Ulcers. 2  Gout, Ankylosing Spondylitis and High Risk of Developing Gastric Ulcers, Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis.
Diclofenac is a pain reliever in the drug class NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug). It is available both over-the-counter and by prescription in the United States. Its common brand names are Voltaren, Cataflam and Zipsor. Diclofenac is often used to treat pain, tenderness, swelling and stillness resulting from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or ankylosing spondylitis. Short-acting (Cataflam and Zipsor) diclofenac may be used to treat menstrual or other pains.