What is the dosage and how should it be used?
Diclofenac comes as a tablet (CataflamŽ), a delayed-release tablet (VoltarenŽ), and an extended-release (long-acting) tablet (Voltaren-XRŽ) to be taken orally.
The regular and delayed-release tablets are usually taken two to four times a day.
The extended-release tablet is usually taken once or twice a day.
Take each dose with a full glass of water, milk, food, or an antacid to lessen stomach upsets.
Do not crush or chew diclofenac tablets. Swallow them whole.
Shake the suspension well before measuring a dose. To ensure that you get the correct dose, measure the liquid form of diclofenac with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not with a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist where you can get one.
To help you remember to take diclofenac, take it around the same time every day.
Take diclofenac exactly as directed by your doctor. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
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