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 normally taken to relieve pain, swelling, or inflammation caused by injuries and conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, painful menstruation periods, migraines, and ankylosing splondylitis.Diclofenac belongs to group of drugs known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).: The most commonly reported side effects of diclofenac (Cataflam, Voltaren-XR) are dyspepsia, nausea, abdominal pain, constipation, headache, dizziness, rash, and drowsiness. More serious (and rarer) reactions include stroke, high blood pressure, GI bleed, and heart attack.