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michael power wrote: > > > 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 %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%