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).
Save. Diclofenac sodium is a non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that relieves pain, inflammation and fever. It is commonly prescribed to treat pain, swelling and stiffness associated with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis.Doctors also prescribe diclofenac to treat headaches, muscle aches, dental pain and sports injuries.t is commonly prescribed to treat pain, swelling and stiffness associated with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. Doctors also prescribe diclofenac to treat headaches, muscle aches, dental pain and sports injuries.