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Ketoprofen

Dosage ;

Dosing: Adult

Note: The extended release formulation is not recommended for the treatment of acute pain.

Rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis: Oral:

Regular release: 50 mg 4 times/day or 75 mg 3 times/day; up to a maximum of 300 mg/day

Extended release: 200 mg once daily

Note: Lower doses may be used in small patients or in the elderly, or debilitated.

Dysmenorrhea, mild-to-moderate pain: Oral: Regular release:

25-50 mg every 6-8 hours up to a maximum of 300 mg/day

Dosing: Geriatric

Initial: 25-50 mg 3-4 times/day; increase up to 150-300 mg/day (maximum daily dose: 300 mg)

Dosing: Renal Impairment

In general, NSAIDs are not recommended for use in patients with advanced renal disease,

but the manufacturer of ketoprofen does provide some guidelines for adjustment in renal dysfunction:

Mild impairment: Maximum dose: 150 mg/day

Severe impairment: Clcr <25 mL/minute: Maximum dose: 100 mg/day

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