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Sulindac Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 13, 2023.

Applies to the following strengths: 150 mg; 200 mg

Usual Adult Dose for Acute Gout

Initial dose: 200 mg orally twice a day
Maximum dose: 400 mg orally per day
Duration of therapy: 7 days is usually adequate

Comment:


Use: Use: For the relief of signs and symptoms of acute gouty arthritis

Usual Adult Dose for Ankylosing Spondylitis

Initial dose: 150 mg orally twice a day
Maximum dose: 400 mg orally per day

Comment:


Use: For the relief of signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis

Usual Adult Dose for Osteoarthritis

Initial dose: 150 mg orally twice a day
Maximum dose: 400 mg orally per day

Comment:


Use: For the relief of signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis

Usual Adult Dose for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Initial dose: 150 mg orally twice a day
Maximum dose: 400 mg orally per day

Comment:


Use: For the relief of signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis

Usual Adult Dose for Bursitis

Initial dose: 200 mg orally twice a day
Maximum dose: 400 mg orally per day
Duration of therapy: 7 to 14 days is usually adequate

Comment:


Use: For the relief of signs and symptoms of acute painful shoulder, including acute subacromial bursitis and supraspinatus tendinitis.

Usual Adult Dose for Tendonitis

Initial dose: 200 mg orally twice a day
Maximum dose: 400 mg orally per day
Duration of therapy: 7 to 14 days is usually adequate

Comment:


Use: For the relief of signs and symptoms of acute painful shoulder, including acute subacromial bursitis and supraspinatus tendinitis.

Renal Dose Adjustments

Liver Dose Adjustments

Precautions

US BOXED WARNINGS: RISK OF SERIOUS CARDIOVASCULAR AND GASTROINTESTINAL EVENTS:


Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 18 years.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

No adjustment recommended.

Other Comments

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Further information

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