Dosage | Voltaren Dolo

Dosage

Voltaren dolo® should always be taken according to the instructions and agreements with the treating physician. If you are uncertain about the dosage, do not hesitate to ask your doctor. As a matter of principle, the lowest possible dosage should be chosen, which is necessary to alleviate the symptoms.

The application period should be as long as necessary, but as short as possible. Unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor, adults and adolescents over 15 years of age should take one tablet of the prescribed strength (25 or 50 mg). A daily dose of 75 mg a day should not be exceeded as a rule.

Voltaren dolo® should only be taken for short periods of time if possible. Without medical treatment and supervision the duration of use should not exceed 4 days. If the symptoms do not diminish or worsen, a doctor should be consulted.

If a larger amount is inadvertently taken, various symptoms may occur. In case of overdose and uncertainty a doctor should be consulted immediately. If a dose has been missed, do not take a double dose under any circumstances.

Also in this case, consultation with a doctor can be helpful. Voltaren dolo® is available in the dosages 12.5 and 25mg. Voltaren® is available in a 50 mg dosage.

Depending on the symptoms, the appropriate dosage should be chosen or discussed with your doctor.The two preparations with the lower dosage form are indicated for fever and moderate to severe pain of various types. The 50 mg dosage is indicated for comparable stronger pain. This preparation is often used as part of rheumatoid arthritis therapy.

For Voltaren dolo® the maximum dose of 75 mg should not be exceeded. For Voltaren®50 mg the maximum daily dose is 150 mg. These data refer to adults and adolescents aged 15 years and older.

In some individuals the maximum dose may already be lower. The lowest possible dose should always be taken. The higher the dose of Voltaren dolo®, the greater the risk of side effects.