Medrol
Methylprednisolone tablets for inflammation and allergies. It is a corticosteroid that is usually given in short, decreasing courses.
- Categories
- Pain & Anti-inflammatories · Respiratory Health · Skin Care · Hormone Therapy
- Active ingredient
- Methylprednisolone
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 4mg · 8mg · 16mg · 32mg
This listing uses Medrol as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Medrol vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Medrol details
- Conditions
- Inflammatory Conditions · Allergic States · Endocrine Disorders
- Alternative names
- methylprednisolone
- Therapeutic class
- Glucocorticoid
- Pharmacological class
- Corticosteroid
- Known off-label uses
- spinal cord injury
- Contraindications
- systemic fungal infections; live vaccine administration
- Minor side effects
- increased appetite; indigestion; insomnia
- Moderate side effects
- elevated glucose; weight gain; fluid retention
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Pfizer
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 18–36 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Insulin; Ketoconazole; NSAIDs
- Age restrictions
- Approved for paediatric and adult populations.
Serious side effects
adrenal suppression, requires immediate medical attention; osteonecrosis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Methylprednisolone tablets for inflammation and allergies. It is a corticosteroid that is usually given in short, decreasing courses.
Mechanism of action
Binds to intracellular glucocorticoid receptors, inhibiting transcription of inflammatory cytokines and local leucocyte migration.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use if potential benefits outweigh risks. Monitor infant. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
What you will receive
Medrol is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Methylprednisolone, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.