Arthrotec 75
Arthrotec contains diclofenac and misoprostol.
Arthrotec 75. Arthrotec helps to relieve the pain and swelling of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis and may help to protect patients at risk of irritation or ulceration of the stomach or intestines. Arthrotec 75 is indicated for patients who require the non steroidal anti inflammatory drug diclofenac together with misoprostol. For osteoarthritis the dosage for maximal gi mucosal protection is arthrotec 50 three times a day. Osteoarthritis oa or rheumatoid arthritis ra in patients at high risk for developing nsaid induced gastric or duodenal ulcers.
If you have any questions ask your doctor or. See special dosing considerations section below. Diclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drug nsaid. Arthrotec is administered as arthrotec 50 50 mg diclofenac sodium200 mcg misoprostol or as arthrotec 75 75 mg diclofenac sodium200 mcg misoprostol.
The diclofenac component of arthrotec 75 is indicated for the symptomatic treatment of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. How to use arthrotec 75 read the medication guide provided by your pharmacist before you start using this medication and each time you get a refill. Arthrotec is administered as arthrotec 50 50 mg diclofenac sodium200 mcg misoprostol or as arthrotec 75 75 mg diclofenac sodium200 mcg misoprostol. Arthrotec contains a combination of diclofenac and misoprostol.
Arthrotec 75 modified release tablets diclofenac sodium and misoprostol read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you. Misoprostol reduces stomach acid and replaces protective substances in the stomach that are reduced by nsaids. It works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain and inflammation. See special dosing considerations section below.
You may need to read it again. Indications for arthrotec 75. For osteoarthritis the dosage for maximal gi mucosal protection is arthrotec 50 three times a day. For patients who experience intolerance arthrotec 75 two times a day or arthrotec 50 two times a day can be used but are less effective in preventing ulcers.
If you have any further questions ask your doctor or pharmacist. Arthrotec is administered as arthrotec 50 50 mg diclofenac sodium200 mcg misoprostol or as arthrotec 75 75 mg diclofenac sodium200 mcg misoprostol.