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. 2024 Oct 17;16(10):e71706. doi: 10.7759/cureus.71706

Table 2. Summary of recommended deferral times and the relevant dose.

NSAID: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

NSAID Relevant dose Deferral
Diclofenac 25–75 mg 6 and 12 hours, respectively
Ibuprofen 600–800 mg 8 hours
Naproxen 250–550 mg 24–48 hours
Indomethacin 25–75 mg 24 hours or less
Acetaminophen 2,000 mg+ Not necessary