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. 2008 Jul 14;105(28-29):511–522. doi: 10.3238/arztebl.2008.0511

Table 4. Recommended dosages for several selected NSAIDs and metamizole*1.

Substance Dosage route Single dose (mg/kg) Dose interval (h) Max. daily dose (mg/kg/day)
Ibuprofen Oral/rectal 10–15 8 30–40 Absolute: 2400 mg/day
Diclofenac Oral/rectal 1–2 8–12 3 Absolute: 150 mg/day
Metamizole Oral/rectal/ short i.v. infusion/ slow drip infusion 10–15 4–6 60–75 Absolute: 5000 mg/day

*1 modified from (11)