Pain Management

Question 1

Diclofenac (Cetafen)

Answer 1

1. 75 mg BD 5/7
2. 50 mg TDS 5/7
3. 100 mg BD 5/7

Question 2

Ibuprofen

Answer 2

800 mg BD or 400 mg TDS
Max dose of ibuprofen in a day is 3200mg

Question 3

GenPayne Adco-dol

Answer 3

Ibupforen+ Paracetamol+ Codeine
200 mg 250 mg 10 mg

Question 4

Paracetamol

Answer 4

1. For Adults:
Standard dose: 500-1000 mg every 4-6 hours as needed.
Maximum daily dose:
Oral or rectal: 4,000 mg (4 grams) in 24 hours.
It’s important not to exceed this to avoid liver toxicity.

2. For Children (weight-based dosing):
Dose: 10-15 mg/kg per dose every 4-6 hours as needed.
Maximum daily dose:
75 mg/kg/day, up to a maximum of 4,000 mg in 24 hours.