Diclofenac may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal. These conditions can occur without warning while you are using this medicine, especially in older adults. Before taking this medicine Diclofenac can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke, even if you don'...
Diclofenac is not recommended for children less than 18 months of age, and only when essential in pregnant or lactating women. Dosage reductions are not required in the elderly or in patients with hepatic or renal insufficiency. However, these patients should remain under close supervision as shoul...
AdultsInflammatory DiseasesOralSome authorities (e.g., Health Canada) recommend that systemic diclofenac dosage for inflammatory diseases not exceed 100 mg daily. (See Cardiovascular Thrombotic Effects under Cautions.)Osteoarthritis Oral May change dosage to 50 or 75 mg twice daily in patients who ...
no accumulation is apparent on comparison of younger and older adults.98Dosage adjustments for older adults, children, or patients with various disease states (e.g., hepatic disease, rheumatoid arthritis) may not be required. Significant drug-drug interactions have been demonstrated withaspirin, lithi...
Uses for Voltaren Gel VOLTAREN GEL is indicated for the relief of the pain of osteoarthritis of joints amenable to topical treatment, such as the knees and those of the hands. Dosage for Voltaren Gel Use the lowest effective dosage for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient trea...
Solaraze gel: Apply a thin layer to the affected skin every 12 hours for 60-90 days Osteoarthritis Adult dosage Voltaren gel Apply 2 g (upper extremities)/4 g (lower extremities) every 6 hours. Not to exceed 8 g/day to any single joint of (upper) extremities; 16 g/day to any singl...
The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. To reduce your risk of side effects, use this medication at the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible time. Do not increase your dose or use this drug more often or for longer than prescribed. Discuss the ris...
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no accumulation is apparent on comparison of younger and older adults.103Dosage adjustments in older adults, children, or patients with various disease states (e.g., hepatic disease, rheumatoid arthritis) may not be required. Significant drug-drug interactions have been demonstrated with aspirin, lit...
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