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).
Descriptions. Diclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat pain and other symptoms of arthritis of the joints (eg, osteoarthritis), such as inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain.However, this medicine does not cure osteoarthritis and will help you only as long as you continue to use it.he exact way that topical diclofenac helps this condition is unknown. Diclofenac topical solution is used to treat pain and swelling caused by osteoarthritis of the knees. Diclofenac topical patch is used to treat acute pain caused by minor strains, sprains, and contusions (bruises).