Pain can be classified as acute or chronic

Mild to moderate pain, pyrexia, inflammatory musculoskeletal disorders, by mouth with or after food, ADULT 1.2–1.8 g daily in 3–4 divided doses, increased if necessary to maximum 2.4 g daily (3.2 g daily in inflammatory disease); maintenance dose of 0.6–1.2 g daily may be sufficient. Juvenile arthritis, by mouth with or after food, CHILD over 7 kg, 30–40 mg/kg daily in 3–4 divided ... ................
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