Name | Dose | Frequency | Comment |
Ibuprofen | 10–20 mg/kg | Two times per day | Lower doses can be used in milder disease. It has fewer side effects than other NSAIDS, but its inflammatory properties are felt to be less beneficial. |
Naproxen | 30–40 mg/kg | Three times per day | Is effective and generally well tolerated. |
Piroxicam | 5–20 mg (weight dependent) | Once daily | As a once daily preparation, this can be beneficial in school-aged children. |
Indomethacin | 2–3 mg/kg/day | 2–4 divided doses | Is effective, but has a high side effect profile, and for that reason is largely avoided in children. |
Meloxicam | 0.125 mg/kg | Once daily | This tends to be reserved for those over 12 years old who are intolerant of other NSAIDs. |
Diclofenac (immediate release) | 1.5–2.5 mg/kg | Two times per day | Is effective but may be less well tolerated than other NSAIDs. |
NSAIDs, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.