Keltrex Capsules 200mg | NSAIDS (Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs) | Pharmaceuticals | Products

Keltrex should be used at the lowest effective dose for shortest possible time.
Posology
As the cardiovascular risks of Keltrex may increase with dose and duration of exposure, the shortest duration possible and the lowest effective daily dose should be used. The patient's need for symptomatic relief and response to therapy should be re-evaluated periodically, especially in patients with osteoarthritis .
Osteoarthritis
The usual recommended daily dose is 200 mg taken once daily or in two divided doses. In some patients, with insufficient relief from symptoms, an increased dose of 200 mg twice daily may increase efficacy. In the absence of an increase in therapeutic benefit after two weeks, other therapeutic options should be considered.
Rheumatoid arthritis
The initial recommended daily dose is 200 mg taken in two divided doses. The dose may, if needed, later be increased to 200 mg twice daily. In the absence of an increase in therapeutic benefit after two weeks, other therapeutic options should be considered.
Ankylosing spondylitis
The recommended daily dose is 200 mg taken once daily or in two divided doses. In a few patients, with insufficient relief from symptoms, an increased dose of 400 mg once daily or in two divided doses may increase efficacy. In the absence of an increase in therapeutic benefit after two weeks, other therapeutic options should be considered.
The maximum recommended daily dose is 400 mg for all indications.

Method of administration
Keltrex may be taken with or without food.