What is the dose of diclofenac (Voltaren) suppository in pediatrics?

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Diclofenac Suppository Dose in Pediatrics

  • The recommended dose of diclofenac suppository in children aged 1-12 years is 0.5 mg·kg(-1) 1
  • A study comparing rectal diclofenac and paracetamol in children used a dose of 1 mg/kg for diclofenac 2
  • Another study comparing rectal diclofenac and high-dose acetaminophen in children used a dose of 1 mg/kg for diclofenac 3
  • A placebo-controlled study used a dose of 25 mg for children aged 2-5 years and 50 mg for children aged 6-10 years 4

Key Findings

  • Diclofenac suppositories are effective in reducing fever in children 2, 3, 4
  • The recommended dose of 0.5 mg·kg(-1) is based on a pharmacokinetic meta-analysis 1
  • Diclofenac suppositories have been shown to be well-tolerated in children, with a low incidence of adverse reactions 5

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