1 The medicine may be given every six to eight hours, as needed, up to 40 mg per kg per day. 2  Infants younger than 6 months of ageâUse and dose must be determined by your doctor. 3  For menstrual cramps: 4  Adultsâ400 milligrams (mg) every four hours, as needed.
Diclofenac and misoprostol combination is used to relieve symptoms of arthritis (eg, osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis) in patients who may develop stomach ulcers from taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Diclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body. Diclofenac transdermal skin patch is used to treat pain caused by minor sprains, strains, or bruising.o not use this medication if you have ever had asthma or a severe allergic reaction caused by aspirin, diclofenac (Cataflam, Voltaren), or another non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Do not use diclofenac just before or after having heart bypass surgery (also called coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG).