Usual Adult Dose for Osteoarthritis:
Initial dose: 1000 mg orally once a dayMaintenance dose: 1500 to 2000 mg orally per day in 1 or 2 divided dosesMaximum dose: 2000 mg/dayComments:-Patients weighing less than 50 kg may be less likely to require dosages beyond 1000 mg.-Once response to therapy is determined, dose and frequency should be adjusted to the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration possible to suit the individual patient's treatment goals.Use: For the relief of signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Usual Adult Dose for Rheumatoid Arthritis:
Initial dose: 1000 mg orally once a dayMaintenance dose: 1500 to 2000 mg orally per day in 1 or 2 divided dosesMaximum dose: 2000 mg/dayComments:-Patients weighing less than 50 kg may be less likely to require dosages beyond 1000 mg.-Once response to therapy is determined, dose and frequency should be adjusted to the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration possible to suit the individual patient's treatment goals.Use: For the relief of signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
 Detailed Nabumetone dosage information
