<p>Short term treatment:</p>

<ul>
	<li>2000-3000 mcg (4-6 tablets) daily for the first few days, then</li>
	<li>Your doctor may reduce the daily dose by 250-500 mcg (1/2 or 1 tablet) every two to five days, depending upon the response.</li>
</ul>

<p>Rheumatoid arthritis:</p>

<ul>
	<li>500-2000 mcg (1-4 tablets) daily</li>
	<li>For long-term treatment the dose may be lower.</li>
</ul>

<p>Most other conditions:</p>

<ul>
	<li>1500-5000 mcg (3-10 tablets) daily for one to three weeks</li>
	<li>Your doctor may then gradually reduce this to a lower dose</li>
	<li>Larger doses may be needed for mixed connective tissue diseases and ulcerative colitis</li>
	<li>If you need to take half a tablet you should break one in half. Use the break line on one side of the tablet to help you snap it.</li>
</ul>