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Undesirable effects may be minimised by using the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration necessary to control symptoms.  Adults: Intramuscular injection: The following directions for intramuscular injection must be followed in order to avoid damage to a nerve or other tissue at the injection site.  One ampoule once (or in severe cases twice) daily intramuscularly by deep intragluteal injection into the upper outer quadrant. If two injections daily are required it is advised that the alternative buttock be used for the second injection. Alternatively, one ampoule of 75mg can be combined with other dosage forms of Diclofenac Injection (tablets or suppositories) up to the maximum daily dosage of 150mg.  Diclofenac Injection ampoules should not be given for more than 2 days; if necessary, treatment can be continued with tablets or suppositories.  Diclofenac Injection should not be administered by intravenous injection.