Dosage

Diclofenac is available as: Tablets are available in the dosages 25 mg, 50 mg, 75 mg and 100 mg. The dosage of the suppositories is usually between 50 -100 mg. The daily dosage is between 50 – 150 mg for adults, or 2 mgkg body weight.

The gel contains 1 – 5 % diclofenac.

Tablets
Suppositories
Gel for external use

The dosage of Diclofenac in adults also applies to adolescents from the age of 14 years. Without consulting a doctor, a maximum dosage of 75mg of Diclofenac per day should not be exceeded.

A single dose of 25mg of Diclofenac is recommended. It is important to note that there are also tablets that contain a higher dosage and therefore need to be divided. The single dose of 25mg can be taken three times a day if necessary.

The interval between each dose should be about 4-6 hours. This dosage should not be taken for more than three days without doctor’s advice. A doctor may prescribe a maximum daily dose of 2mg of Diclofenac per kg body weight if necessary.

This corresponds to an average of 150mg per day. In the case of existing diseases of the cardiovascular system, kidney or liver, taking Diclofenac is very dangerous and must therefore always be discussed with a doctor beforehand. If Diclofenac is taken with meals, the side effects such as nausea after taking it are less frequent, but the same dosage can have a lower effect.If this is the case, the dose should not be increased, but the tablet should be taken before meals or with a smaller meal.

Diclofenac is not intended for children under 14 years of age. Therefore, under no circumstances should children be given Diclofenac in any dosage by their parents without doctor’s advice. Diclofenac must not be taken during the last three months of pregnancy.

In case of pain paracetamol is recommended for children. Doctors may administer Diclofenac in the form of drops or suppositories to children weighing 10 kg or more in individual cases. In the case of lumbago, the same dosage of Diclofenac applies as for other causes of ingestion.

Again, a maximum daily dose of 75 mg per day must not be exceeded without consulting a physician. This dosage should be taken in single doses of 25 mg not more than three times a day for a maximum of three days. In case of a gout attack, a higher dosage than 75mg per day may be necessary.

Therefore, the use of Diclofenac in acute attacks of gout should be discussed and prepared with a doctor. A maximum daily dose of 150mg may be recommended by the doctor. Diclofenac is a frequently used medication for bursitis or other infections of the throat and nose. The dosage should also be a maximum of 75mg per day unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor. Single doses are 25mg per intake, maximum three times a day for a maximum of three days.