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capsule

250mg

Acute Pain
Initial 500 mg PO once, THEN

250 mg PO q6hr PRN usually not to exceed 7

days

Primary Dysmenorrhea
Initial 500 mg PO once, THEN

250 mg PO q6hr PRN usually not to exceed 3

days

Administration
Take with food or 8-12 oz water to avoid GI
effects

For dysmenorrhea, start with onset of bleeding

& pain

Other Indications & Uses

Off-label: Vascular headache

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