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.
Cambia Overview. Updated: Diclofenac is a prescription medication used to treat inflammation and pain caused by a variety of conditions such as arthritis and migraines. It is also used treat actinic keratoses (AK), a condition caused by long-term sun exposure in which the skin grows rough, dry, or scaly patches. Diclofenac belongs to a group of drugs called NSAIDs, which work by stopping the substances in the body that cause inflammation and pain.