Dicofen Dosage/Direction for Use

Diclofenac sodium may be given by deep intramuscular injection into the gluteal muscle in a dose of 75 mg once daily or, if required in severe conditions, 75 mg twice daily. Diclofenac sodium may also be given as a continuous or intermittent intravenous infusion in glucose (5%) or sodium chloride (0.9%) (both previously buffered with sodium bicarbonate) or as a bolus intravenous injection. For the treatment of postoperative pain a dose of 75 mg may be given over 30 to 120 minutes or as a bolus injection. The dose may be repeated once after 4 to 6 hours if necessary. To prevent postoperative pain, an initial dose of 25 to 50 mg diclofenac sodium may be given after surgery over 15 to 60 minutes followed by 5 mg/hour to a maximum of 150 mg daily. Alternatively, the initial dose may be given as a bolus injection over 5 to 60 seconds followed by additional injections up to the maximum daily dosage; this may be repeated after 4 to 6 hours if necessary although the total dose should not exceed the maximum daily dose of 150 mg. The maximum period recommended for parenteral use is 2 days. Diclofenac sodium is also used intramuscularly in renal colic in a dose of 75 mg repeated once after 30 minutes if necessary.
Children: Diclofenac solution for injection is not suitable for children.