Areston Dosage/Direction for Use

How to take Areston: Always take this medicine exactly as described in this monograph or as the doctor or pharmacist has told the patient. Check with the doctor or pharmacist if the patients are not sure.
As a general recommendation it is important that the patient uses the lowest dose that controls pain and do not take diclofenac for longer than necessary.
Adults and adolescents aged 14 years and over: Take an initial dose of 2 tablets when symptoms appear. If needed, continue with 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours. Do not take more than 6 tablets in 24 hours, except if prescribed by a doctor. Swallow the whole tablet with a drink of water, preferably before meals. Do not exceed the recommended dose.
Use in children and adolescents: Do not give Areston 12.5mg film-coated tablets to children younger than 14 years.
Elderly: In frail elderly patients use the lowest dose that controls the pain.
Do not take diclofenac for more than 3 days for relief of pain and relief of fever.
If symptoms persist or worsen, tell the doctor to ensure that they are not due to another illness.
If the patient takes more Areston than they should: If the patient accidentally takes too many tablets, immediately contact the doctor or pharmacist. They may need medical attention. Symptoms of an overdose may include vomiting, diarrhoea, dizziness, ringing in the ears (tinnitus), convulsions/ seizures, severe stomach pain or bloody or black stools.
If the patient forgets to take Areston: Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
Use diclofenac only when symptoms appear.
If they have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask the doctor or pharmacist.