Daypro Alta (Oxaprozin Potassium) - Indications and Dosage

INDICATIONS AND USAGE

Carefully consider the potential benefits and risks of DAYPRO ALTA and other treatment options before deciding to use DAYPRO ALTA. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals (see WARNINGS).

DAYPRO ALTA is indicated:

• For relief of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis
• For relief of the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Carefully consider the potential benefits and risks of DAYPRO ALTA and other treatment options before deciding to use DAYPRO ALTA. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals (see WARNINGS).

After observing the response to initial therapy with DAYPRO ALTA, the dose and frequency should be adjusted to suit an individual patient's needs.

Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis

The recommended dose of DAYPRO ALTA for the relief of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis is 1200 mg (two 600 mg tablets) once a day. Divided doses may be tried in patients unable to tolerate single doses. For osteoarthritis patients of low body weight of with milder disease, an initial dose of one 600 mg tablet once a day may be appropriate. The maximum total daily dose is 1200 mg.

HOW SUPPLIED

DAYPRO ALTA 600 mg tablets are blue, capsule-shaped, film-coated, with Searle 1391 printed on one side.

NDC Number          Size
0025-5500-01          bottle of 100
0025-5500-03          bottle of 500
0025-5500-02          carton of 100 unit dose

Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15–30°C (59–86°F) (see USP Controlled Room Temperature) in tightly-closed container. Protect from moisture.

Rx only

DAYPRO ALTA™
(oxaprozin potassium tablets)

LAB-0279-5.0
January 2007