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).
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.