[indices] Diclofenac paed dose for pre/post-op pain [2]

["David Woods" <david.woods@stonebow.otago.ac.nz>]

Dear Kae,

The new BNF for Children (just published) also gives doses of diclofenac
for its licensed indication, JRA.
Other doses quoted are;
For mild to moderate pain, pyrexia, relief of pain and inflammation in
soft tissue disorders;
By mouth or rectally:
Child 6 months to 18 years
0.3 - 1 mg/kg 3 times a day ( not to exceed 150 mg daily)

Not sure about the pre and post op situation and if any safety studies
have been done.

Regards,

Dave Woods



Quoting kae <kaecherie@yahoo.co.uk>:

> Greetings,
>
>
>
> I am looking for more specific information and experience on the use
> of
> diclofenac in children for pre/post-op pain. I have checked the WHO
> model
> formulary 2004 (it's not on EDL at present), the BNF 47 which lists
> only
> doses in paeds for juvenile arthritis, and Micromedex which gave
> various
> papers but no specific dose recommendation. Please advise on its safety
> and
> dose and administration routes recommended, best regards,
>
> Kae Ting Trouilloud
> Pharmacist, Editor of the Mercy Ships essential medicines formulary
> www.mercyships.org
>
>
>
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David Woods
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School of Pharmacy
University of Otago
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