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 extended-release tablets and delayed-release tablets are also used to treat ankylosing spondylitis (arthritis that mainly affects the spine). Diclofenac tablets (Cataflam) are also used to treat painful menstrual periods. Diclofenac solution (Cambia) is used to treat migraine headaches in adults, but cannot be used to prevent migraines or to treat other types of headaches. Diclofenac is in a class of medications called NSAIDs.