59; 95% credible interval [CrI], 1
, Advil, Motrin), or The typical dose for OTC ibuprofen is 400 milligrams (mg) taken every 4 to 6 hours
60% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 25% reported a negative effect
These agents are used for symptom control and
Examples of these medicines are aspirin and ibuprofen
2 mg/kg), oral ibuprofen (Group B, 10 mg/kg ibuprofen followed by 5 mg/kg/day for 2 days), or IV paracetamol (Group C, 15 mg/kg every 6 hourly for 3 consecutive days)
The recommended dose of colchicine according to most studies is 1 mg/d for at least 1 year, with a gradual tapering off
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Maintenance dose: Adjust dose as needed and tolerated in increment of 25 mg or 50 mg weekly until satisfactory response or maximum dose is achieved
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) remain the cornerstone of treatment
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Extended-release capsules: Initially, 75 mg once daily
It inhibits the synthesis of prostaglandins produced primarily by cyclooxygenase enzymes which are critical mediators of inflammation, fever, and pain