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Ketoprofen Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 5, 2024.

Applies to the following strengths: 25 mg; 50 mg; 75 mg; 200 mg; 100 mg; 150 mg; 12.5 mg

Usual Adult Dose for Osteoarthritis

Immediate Release: 50 mg orally 4 times a day or 75 mg orally 3 times a day
Maximum dose: 300 mg/day

Extended Release: 200 mg orally once a day
Maximum dose: 200 mg/day

Comments:


Uses: For the management of signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis

Usual Adult Dose for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Immediate Release: 50 mg orally 4 times a day or 75 mg orally 3 times a day
Maximum dose: 300 mg/day

Extended Release: 200 mg orally once a day
Maximum dose: 200 mg/day

Comments:


Uses: For the management of signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis

Usual Adult Dose for Dysmenorrhea

Immediate Release: 25 mg to 50 mg orally every 6 to 8 hours as needed
Maximum dose: 300 mg/day

Comments:


Uses: For the management of pain and for the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea

Usual Adult Dose for Pain

Immediate Release: 25 mg to 50 mg orally every 6 to 8 hours as needed
Maximum dose: 300 mg/day

Comments:


Uses: For the management of pain and for the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea

Renal Dose Adjustments

Mild renal dysfunction: Maximum dose 150 mg/day
Moderate renal dysfunction: Data not available
Severe renal dysfunction (GFR less than 25 mL/min/1.73 m2) or end-stage renal impairment: Maximum dose 100 mg/day

Liver Dose Adjustments

Liver impairment and serum albumin concentration less than 3.5 g/dL: Maximum initial dose of 100 mg/day

Dose Adjustments

Elderly Patients:


Metabolic Impairment:

Precautions

US BOXED WARNINGS: RISK OF SERIOUS CARDIOVASCULAR AND GASTROINTESTINAL EVENTS:


Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 18 years.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

Data not available

Other Comments

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Further information

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