Vioxx
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Dosage & Administration
How VIOXX Is Supplied |
What is a Cox-II Inhibitor?
Vioxx Drug Dosage And Administration
VIOXX is administered orally. The lowest dose of VIOXX should be sought
for each patient.
Osteoarthritis
The recommended starting dose of VIOXX is 12.5 mg once daily. Some patients
may receive additional  benefit
by increasing the dose to 25 mg once daily. The maximum recommended daily
dose is 25 mg.
Management of Acute Pain and Treatment of Primary Dysmenorrhea
The recommended initial dose of VIOXX is 50 mg once daily. Subsequent doses
should be 50 mg once daily as needed. Use of VIOXX for more than 5 days in
management of pain has not been studied (see CLINICAL STUDIES, Analgesia,
including dysmenorrhea).
VIOXX tablets may be taken with or without food.
 Oral Suspension
VIOXX Oral Suspension 12.5 mg/5
mL or 25 mg/5 mL may be substituted for VIOXX Tablets 12.5 or 25 mg, respectively,
in any of the above indications. Shake before using.
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