Orudis

Recommended dosage

ADULTS

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis

The starting dose of Orudis is 75 milligrams 3 times a day or 50 milligrams 4 times a day; for Oruvail, 200 milligrams taken once a day. The most you should take in a day is 300 milligrams of Orudis or 200 milligrams of Oruvail. Some side effects, such as headache or upset stomach, increase in severity as the dose gets higher.

Mild to Moderate Pain and Menstrual Pain

The usual dose of Orudis is 25 to 50 milligrams every 6 to 8 hours as needed.

Smaller people, older people, and those with kidney or liver disease need smaller doses of Orudis. Doses above 75 milligrams have no additional effect.

The usual dose of Actron or Orudis KT is 1 tablet or caplet (12.5 milligrams) every 4 to 6 hours. If you get no relief in 1 hour, you may take another tablet or caplet. Do not take more than 2 tablets or caplets in a 4 to 6-hour period. Do not take more than 6 tablets or caplets each 24 hours.

CHILDREN

Not for use in children under 16 years of age, unless recommended by a doctor.

OLDER ADULTS

Dosage may be lower.

Overdosage

Any medication taken in excess can have serious consequences. If you suspect an overdose of Orudis, seek medical attention immediately.

• Symptoms of Orudis overdose may include:
  Breathing difficulty, coma, convulsions, drowsiness, high blood pressure, kidney failure, low blood pressure, nausea, sluggishness, stomach and intestinal bleeding, stomach pain, vomiting