Axcel Diclofenac-50 Dosage/Direction for Use

To be taken after meal. Treatment should begin at the onset of symptoms and continue for 1-2 weeks for non-chronic conditions. Adult: 75-150 mg (3-6 tablets) daily in 2-3 divided doses. In primary dysmenorrhoea: The daily dosage which should be individually adapted, is generally 50-150 mg (2-6 tablets). The initial dose should be 50-100 mg (2-4 tablets) and, if necessary, this dose can be raised over a number of menstrual cycles up to a maximum dose of 200 mg (4-8 tablets) daily. Treatment should be started as soon as symptoms begin and continued for several days, depending on the symptomatology. Mild and prolonged use for Rheumatoid Arthritis: 75 mg once daily. Max: 100-150 mg daily.
As a general recommendation, the dose should be individually adjusted. Adverse effects may be minimized by using the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration necessary to control symptoms.
Established cardiovascular disease or significant cardiovascular risk factors: Treatment with Diclofenac is generally not recommended in patients with established cardiovascular disease (congestive heart failure, established ischemic heart disease, peripheral arterial disease) or uncontrolled hypertension. If needed, patients with established cardiovascular disease, uncontrolled hypertension, or significant risk factors for cardiovascular disease (e.g hypertension, hyperlipidaemia, diabetes mellitus and smoking) should be treated with diclofenac only after careful consideration and only at doses ≤100 mg daily if treated for more than 4 weeks.