Sinacort

Adults:

The lowest dosage that produces an acceptable result should be used. Adult Dosage: The usual range is 0.5 to 5 mg daily. The dose depends on the disease, its severity, and the clinical response obtained. The following regimens are for guidance only, and divided dosing is usually employed. Short term treatment: 2 to 3 mg daily for the first few days, then the daily dosage is reduced by 0.25 or 0.50 mg every two to five days, depending on the response. Rheumatoid arthritis: 0.5 to 2 mg daily. For maintenance therapy, the lowest effective dosage is used. Child Dosage: A proportion of the adult dosage may be used (for example, 75% at twelve years, 50% at seven years, and 25% at one year), but clinical factors must be given due consideration. Or as directed by the physician. Use in the elderly: The common adverse effects of systemic corticosteroids may carry more serious consequences in old age, so close clinical supervision is required to avoid life threatening reactions.