Hydroxychloroquine

200 mg Limit to Hydroxychloroquine Tablets Challenging for SLE Patients

200 mg Limit to Hydroxychloroquine Tablets Challenging for SLE Patients

One-quarter of systemic lupus erythematosus patients in the U.S. taking hydroxychloroquine tablets daily are exceeding the recommended doses for this treatment, and up to one-third of those on alternate-day treatment are forgetting or mixing up their medication, a study reports.

The problem, researchers say, is that only 200 mg tablets exist – and many patients are prescribed a 300 mg dose. New dosage forms are needed to ensure proper treatment, researchers recommend.