Medrol
Developed to mitigate severe inflammatory responses to support systemic tissue recovery and target immune cell activity.
- Categories
- Pain & Anti-inflammatories · Respiratory Health · Skin Care · Hormone Therapy
- Active ingredient
- Methylprednisolone
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 4mg · 8mg · 16mg · 32mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Medrol, depending on stock.
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
developed to mitigate severe inflammatory responses to support systemic tissue recovery and target immune cell activity.
Mechanism of action
Binds to intracellular glucocorticoid receptors, inhibiting transcription of inflammatory cytokines and local leucocyte migration.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Use if potential benefits outweigh risks. Monitor infant. Breastfeeding: Compatible.
What you will receive
Medrol is the originator brand name, made by Pfizer. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Pfizer.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Methylprednisolone is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.