<aside> 👉 The main difference between the two is that diclofenac potassium is absorbed into the body more quickly than diclofenac sodium
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| Indication | Population | Dosage |
|---|---|---|
| Pain and inflammation in rheumatic disease and other musculo-skeletal disorders | Adult | 75-150 mg daily in 2-3 divided doses |
| Children 14-17 years | 75-100 mg daily in 2-3 divided doses | |
| Acute gout | Adult | 75-150 mg daily in 2-3 divided doses |
| Postoperative pain | Adult | 75-150 mg daily in 2-3 divided doses |
| Children 9-13 years (body-weight 35 kg and above) | Up to 2 mg/kg daily in 3 divided doses; maximum 100 mg per day | |
| Children 14-17 years | 75-100 mg daily in 2-3 divided doses | |
| Migraine | Adult | 50 mg, to be given at onset of migraine, then 50 mg after 2 hours if required, then 50 mg after 4-6 hours; maximum 200 mg per dayx |
| Fever in ear, nose, or throat infection | Adult & Children above 9 (body-weight 35 kg and above) | Up to 2 mg/kg daily in 3 divided doses; maximum 100 mg per day |
| Dysmenorrhea | Adult | 50 mg every 8 hr or 100 mg 1st dose, then 50 mg every 8 hr. Max: 150 mg/day (200 mg/day on 1st day) |