Dosage
Mercaptopurine (Monohydrate)'s dosage details are as follows:
| Dose
|
Single Dose
|
Frequency
|
Route
|
Instructions
|
Adult Dosage
|
| 800 mg | 800 (800) | 8 hourly | PO | |
| 1 g | 1 (1) | As recommended. | Rectal(enema) | |
| 0.5 to 1.5 g | 1 (1) | As recommended. | Rectal(Supostories) | |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
|
| 10 mg/kg | 10 (10) | 8 hourly | | Maintanance ,To maximum of 500mg |
| 15 to 0 mg/kg | 7.5 (7.5) | 8 hourly | | For acute attacks (maximum 1g) |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
|
| | | | Not recommended in this age group |