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Table 4 Dosing schedule

From: Hydroxychloroquine effectiveness in reducing symptoms of hand osteoarthritis (HERO): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Male

Female

Height

Calculated ideal body weight

Dosage

Height

Calculated ideal body weight

Dosage

cm

Feet

  

cm

Feet

  

<148 cm

<4′10″

<46 kg

200 mg daily

<153 cm

<5′0″

<46 kg

200 mg daily

≥148 cm and <166 cm

≥4′10″ and <5′5″

≥46 and <62 kg

Alternating doses of 200 mg and 400 mg

≥153 and <171 cm

≥5′0″ And <5′7″

≥46 and <62 kg

Alternating doses of 200 mg and 400 mg

≥166 cm

≥5′5″

≥62 kg

400 mg daily

≥171 cm

≥5′7″

≥62 kg

400 mg daily