An Introduction to Dosing With Voltaren
The dose of
Voltaren® (
diclofenac sodium) your healthcare provider prescribes will vary, depending on a number of factors, including:
- The form of Voltaren
- The medical condition being treated
- Other medical conditions you may have
- Other medications you are currently taking.
As always, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically tells you to do so.
(The information in this article applies only to the tablet forms of this medication -- Voltaren and Voltaren-XR. This article does not apply to Voltaren® Gel or Voltaren Ophthalmic® eye drops.)
Voltaren Dosage for Osteoarthritis
For symptoms of
osteoarthritis, the recommended Voltaren dosage is 50 mg two or three times a day or 75 mg twice daily.
If you're taking Voltaren
®-XR, the recommended dosage for the relief of
osteoarthritis symptoms is Voltaren-XR 100 mg, once per day.
Voltaren Dosage for Rheumatoid Arthritis
When treating symptoms of
rheumatoid arthritis, the recommended dose of Voltaren is 50 mg three or four times a day or 75 mg twice daily.
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