Maximum daily dosage should not exceed 3
Bursitis or tendonitis are treated with a total dose of 75-150 mg daily of regular release indomethacin divided into 3 or 4 doses or 75-150 mg daily of extended release divided into two doses
Doses above this amount
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2 mg/kg IV
Extended-release: 75-150 mg/day orally in single daily dose or divided every 12 hours; Acute Gouty Arthritis
Limited data are available to support the use of a maximum daily dosage of 4 mg/kg/day or 150 to 200
The drug should be discontinued after the signs and symptoms of inflammation have been controlled for several days
Relative COX-2 selectivity and minimal effect on platelet function at lower total daily dose of 600 to 800 mg; Indomethacin: 25 to 50 mg every 8 to 12 hours: 150 mg
By mouth using modified-release medicines
If this is well tolerated, increase the daily dosage by 25 mg or by 50 mg, if required by continuing symptoms, at weekly intervals until a satisfactory response is obtained or until a total daily dose of 150 to 200 mg is reached
Maximum daily dosage should not exceed 3 mg/kg/day or 150 to 200 mg/day, whichever is less
If indomethacin treatment is instituted, a suggested starting dose is 1 - 2 mg/kg/day given in divided doses
Limited data are available to support the use of a maximum daily dosage of 4mg/kg/day or 150 to 200
Discontinue once symptoms have been controlled for several days; usual course of therapy is 7–14 days
Limited data are available to support the use of a maximum daily dosage of 4 mg/kg/day or 150 to 200