Cenex Dosage/Direction for Use

Cenex should be used at the lowest effective dose for shortest possible time.
The recommended dose is: Osteoarthritis: One 200mg capsule once a day increased by the doctor to max. 400mg if needed.
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Increased by the doctor to max. 400mg if needed.
Ankylosing spondylitis: One 200mg capsule once a day increased by the doctor to max. 400mg if needed.
Kidney or liver problem: Make sure the doctor knows if the patient has liver or kidney problems as the patient may need a lower dose.
The elderly, especially those with a weight less than 50kg: If the patient is over 65 years of age and especially if the patient weighs less than 50kg, the doctor may want to monitor the patient more closely, the patient should not take more than 400mg per day.
Use in children: Cenex is for adults only, it is not for use in children.
If the patient forgets to take Cenex: If the patient forgets to take a capsule, the patient should take it as soon as he/she remembers. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
If the patient stops to take Cenex: Suddenly stopping treatment with Cenex may lead to symptoms getting worse. Do not stop taking Cenex unless the doctor tells to. The doctor may tell the patient to reduce the dose over a few days before stopping completely.