Cataflam Dosage
Generic name: DICLOFENAC POTASSIUM 50mg
Dosage form: tablet
Drug class: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jul 19, 2024.
CATAFLAM™ (diclofenac potassium tablets, USP) may be administered as 50 mg tablets.
Carefully consider the potential benefits and risks of CATAFLAM and other treatment options before deciding to use CATAFLAM. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals (see WARNINGS: Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Ulceration, and Perforation).
After observing the response to initial therapy with CATAFLAM, the dose and frequency should be adjusted to suit an individual patient's needs.
For treatment of pain or primary dysmenorrhea the recommended dosage is 50 mg three times a day. With experience, physicians may find that in some patients an initial dose of 100 mg of CATAFLAM, followed by 50 mg doses, will provide better relief.
For the relief of osteoarthritis, the recommended dosage is 100-150 mg/day in divided doses, 50 mg twice a day or three times a day.
For the relief of rheumatoid arthritis, the recommended dosage is 150-200 mg/day in divided doses, 50 mg three times a day or four times a day.
Different formulations of diclofenac (diclofenac sodium enteric-coated tablets; diclofenac sodium extended-release tablets; diclofenac potassium immediate-release tablets) are not necessarily bioequivalent even if the milligram strength is the same.
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