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)