Always take this medicine exactly as told by the the doctor or pharmacist. Check with the doctor or pharmacist if unsure.
The usual starting dose of leflunomide is one 100-mg tablet once daily for the first three days. After this, most patients need the following dose.
For rheumatoid arthritis: 10 or 20 mg Aray once daily, depending on the severity of the disease.
For psoriatic arthritis: 20 mg Aray once daily.
Consider other sources of preparation for dosage of one 100-mg tablet.
Swallow the tablet whole and with plenty of water.
It may take about 4 weeks or longer until an improvement in the condition will start to be felt. Some patients may even still feel further improvements after 4 to 6 months of therapy.
Aray will normally be taken over long periods of time.
If a dose has been forgotten to be taken, take it as soon as it is remembered, unless it is nearly time for the next dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
If there are any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask the doctor, pharmacist or nurse.