Formulary Monographs [DICLOFENAC SODIUM, 28080492]
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DICLOFENAC SODIUM
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OTHER NONSTEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENTS
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Pain and inflammation in rheumatic disorders in patients intolerant or resistant to aspirin and indomethacin.
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G.I. irritation; allergic disorders (as for asp irin) but less frequent. c.f. prescribing in liver and renal disease p. 13; 28.
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Adult: 25-50mg every 6-8 hours or 75-150 mg in divided doses, or
100mg daily as a single dose using the Retard preparation. Take with food.Inj.: I.M. 25-50mg every 6-8 hours. Supp: 50mg at night or every 6-8 hours if tablets are not tolerated. See BDS sup |
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Avoid unless the potential benefit outweighs the risk.
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Diclofenac is distributed in breastmilk and is not recommended in lactating women.
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