michael power wrote:
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> > I have a patient visiting from UK asking for Arthrotec, a trade name not
> > used Down Under. Can anyone tell me its generic name?
>
> indomethacin
>
> michael
It's ***NOT*** indomethacin!
It is diclofenac sodium 50mg, with misoprostol 200mg (prostaglandin
analogue to prevent dyspeptic problems. Dosage is one twice daily, or 1
three times daily.
Source: MIMS June 96
Dr Laurence Miles
GP, St Helens
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