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- The proper way to use
- Precautions to keep in mind
- Common known side effects
The proper way to use
For safe and effective use of this medicine, do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than ordered by your doctor. Taking too much of this medicine may increase the chance of unwanted effects.
When used for severe or continuing arthritis, this medicine must be taken regularly as ordered by your doctor in order for it to help you. This medicine usually begins to work within one week, but in severe cases up to two weeks or even longer may pass before you begin to feel better. Also, several weeks may pass before you feel the full effects of this medicine.
You may take this medicine with or without food.
Dosing
The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.
The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.
- For ankylosing spondylitis:
- For oral dosage form (delayed-release tablets or enteric-coated tablets):
- Adults—25 milligrams (mg) four times a day, with an extra 25 mg dose at bedtime if necessary.
- Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
- For oral dosage form (delayed-release tablets or enteric-coated tablets):
- For osteoarthritis:
- For oral dosage form (delayed-release tablets or enteric-coated tablets):
- Adults—50 mg two or three times a day, or 75 mg two times a day.
- Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
- For oral dosage form (immediate-release tablets):
- Adults—50 mg two or three times a day.
- Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
- For oral dosage form (delayed-release tablets or enteric-coated tablets):
- For pain or menstrual cramps:
- For oral dosage form (immediate-release tablets):
- Adults—50 mg three times a day. Your doctor may direct you to take 100 mg for the first dose only.
- Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
- For oral dosage form (immediate-release tablets):
- For rheumatoid arthritis:
- For oral dosage form (delayed-release tablets or enteric-coated tablets):
- Adults—50 mg three or four times a day, or 75 mg two times a day.
- Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
- For oral dosage form (immediate-release tablets):
- Adults—50 mg three or four times a day.
- Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
- For oral dosage form (delayed-release tablets or enteric-coated tablets):
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.
Storage
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.
Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
