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-misoprostol oral is used to treat the following: 1  Rheumatoid Arthritis and High Risk of Developing Gastric Ulcers, Osteoarthritis and High Risk of Developing Gastric Ulcers. 2  Gout, Ankylosing Spondylitis and High Risk of Developing Gastric Ulcers, Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis.
Arthrotec contains a combination of diclofenac and misoprostol. Diclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain and inflammation. Misoprostol reduces stomach acid and replaces protective substances in the stomach that are reduced by NSAIDs. Arthrotec is used to treat osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis in people at high risk for developing stomach or intestinal ulcers.