Fenoprofen Dosage
This dosage information may not include all the information needed to use Fenoprofen safely and effectively. See additional information for Fenoprofen.
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Usual Adult Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
Usual Adult Dose for Osteoarthritis
300 to 600 mg orally 3 to 4 times a day.
Usual Adult Dose for Rheumatoid Arthritis
300 to 600 mg orally 3 to 4 times a day.
Usual Adult Dose for Pain
200 mg orally every 4 to 6 hours as needed.
Usual Adult Dose for Acute Gout
800 mg orally one time. This should be followed by 400 to 800 mg orally every 6 to 8 hours until the acute gouty attack has resolved, usually 2 to 3 days.
Renal Dose Adjustments
Fenoprofen is contraindicated in patients with significantly impaired renal function.
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Dose Adjustments
Titrate dose based on patient response to and tolerance of fenoprofen. Patients with rheumatoid arthritis generally seem to require larger doses than do those with osteoarthritis. The smallest dose that yields acceptable control should be employed.
Precautions
Safety and effectiveness have not been established in pediatric patients (less than 18 years of age).
Dialysis
Data not available
Other Comments
The maximum daily dose should not exceed 3.2 g.
If no improvement is seen within 2 to 4 weeks of therapy, an alternative NSAID should be considered.
If gastrointestinal complaints occur, may take with meals or with milk.
