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Diclofenac Sodium

Diclofenac Sodium Dosage

Connie Zheng, PharmDRobert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP
Reviewed by Connie Zheng, PharmD, Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP
Last reviewed on July 19, 2023

The average cost for 60 tablets of 75mg of Diclofenac Sodium is $14.38 with a free GoodRx coupon. This is 32.04% off the average retail price of $21.16.

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Dosage

Quantity

Price as low as

Price per unit

50mg

60 tablets

$16.61

$0.28

25mg

60 tablets

$24.95

$0.42

75mg

60 tablets

$14.38

$0.24

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Dosage

Quantity

Price as low as

Price per unit

5ml of 0.1%

1 eye dropper

$20.38

$20.38

2.5ml of 0.1%

1 eye dropper

$14.76

$14.76

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Dosage

Quantity

Price as low as

Price per unit

100g of 3%

1 tube

$40.90

$40.90

100g of 1%

1 tube

$12.17

$12.17

50mg of 1%

1 tube

$9.04

$9.04

150g of 1%

1 tube

$12.43

$12.43

48g of 1%

1 tube

$8.85

$8.85

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Dosage

Quantity

Price as low as

Price per unit

150ml of 1.5%

1 bottle

$27.68

$27.68

112g of 2%

1 bottle

$53.64

$53.64

Typical dosage for Diclofenac Sodium

Different types of diclofenac are not interchangeable with each other because they're not absorbed by your body in the same way. Discuss with your healthcare provider if you want to switch between different types of diclofenac.

In addition, your dose might be lower if you have liver problems.


Diclofenac sodium delayed-release (DR) tablets

  • Osteoarthritis: The typical dose is 50 mg by mouth two to three times a day, or 75 mg two times a day.
  • Rheumatoid arthritis: The typical dose is 50 mg by mouth three to four times a day, or 75 mg two times a day.
  • Ankylosing spondylitis: The typical dose is 25 mg by mouth four times a day, with an extra 25 mg at bedtime if needed.

Diclofenac sodium extended-release (ER) tablets

  • Osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis: The typical dose is 100 mg by mouth once a day.

Diclofenac potassium capsule (Zipsor)

  • Mild to moderate pain (age 12 years and older): The typical dose is 25 mg by mouth four times a day.

Diclofenac potassium tablet (Lofena)

  • Mild to moderate pain, including menstrual cramps: The typical dose is 50 mg by mouth three times a day.
  • Osteoarthritis: The typical dose is 50 mg by mouth two to three times a day.
  • Rheumatoid arthritis: The typical dose is 50 mg by mouth three to four times a day.

Diclofenac potassium powder for solution (Cambia)

  • Migraine attacks: The typical dose is one packet (50 mg total) by mouth as a one-time dose when you have a migraine attack. Mix the packet with 2 to 4 tablespoons (30 mL to 60 mL) of water and drink the entire mixture right away.

Diclofenac capsule (Zorvolex)

  • Mild to moderate pain: The typical dose is 18 mg or 35 mg by mouth three times a day.
  • Osteoarthritis: The typical dose is 35 mg by mouth three times a day.

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