Table 1 Trial dosing regimen
Day | Capsules (n) | Equivalent dexamethasone dose |
|---|---|---|
1, 2 and 3 | 4 in the morning, 4 at lunchtime | 8 mg BD = 16 mg/day for 3 days |
4, 5 and 6 | 3 in the morning, 3 at lunchtime | 6 mg BD = 12 mg/day for 3 days |
7, 8 and 9 | 2 in the morning, 2 at lunchtime | 4 mg BD = 8 mg/day for 3 days |
10, 11 and 12 | 1 in the morning, 1 at lunchtime | 2 mg BD = 4 mg/day for 3 days |
13 and 14 | 1 in the morning. | 2 mg/day for 2 days |
Total | 62 capsules | 124 mg over 14 days |