Medrol 16mg Tablet
14 Tablet(s) in StripMRP ₹156.19
₹114.02
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Made by
PFIZER LIMITED
Dosage
TABLET
Expiry
Product Summary
| Salt Content | Methylprednisone / Methylprednisolone(16.0 Mg) |
| Uses | Allergic and inflammatory conditions |
| Therapy | Steroid |
| Side effects | Increased risk for infections, stomach ulcers, acne |
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Regulated
Medical Description
Uses
Contraindications
- If you are allergic to the Medrol 16 mg tablet, steroids or any other components of the Medrol 16 mg tablet.
- If you are suffering from any kind of severe fungal infection such as infection of the lungs, throat or food pipe.
- If you have any untreated infection.
- If you recently had or have an upcoming vaccination scheduled.
Side effects
- Increased risk for infections
- Acne
- Stomach ulcers
- Muscle weakness
- Mood disorders
- Thinning of the skin
- High blood pressure
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have problems with your heart, stomach, intestines, pancreas, liver or kidney.
- You develop any skin allergies after taking the Medrol 16 mg tablet.
- You are diabetic or have tuberculosis.
- You are experiencing mood disturbances, fits and other psychiatric problems including suicidal thoughts.
- You have glaucoma or are experiencing visual disturbances and eye infections. Upon long-term use, there is a probability that you may develop a cataract.
- You are elderly, you have a heart problem, high blood pressure and cholesterol, blood clotting problems, liver and kidney diseases.
- You are suffering from a condition causing muscle weakness or have osteoporosis.
- You are suffering from Cushing’s disease, Pheochromocytoma, Scleroderma or Kaposi’s sarcoma.
- It can impair the fertility of an individual.
- Medrol 16 mg tablet can make you more prone to infections, in case you already have an infection like a fungal infection, you have measles or chickenpox or you are taking medicines to suppress the immune response, It is advisable to discuss your condition with a doctor.
- Children and adolescents receiving steroids should be observed for growth abnormalities as steroids can retard the growth.
Directions for Use
- Take the Medrol 16 mg tablet exactly as prescribed by your physician.
- Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water, do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
- It would be best if you took it at a fixed time for optimal results.
- Do not stop it abruptly, as this can lead to side effects.
- Taking a dose higher or lower than prescribed is not advisable.
Storage and disposal
- Store the Medrol 16 mg tablet at room temperature and away from extreme heat and moisture.
- Keep the medicine away from children and pets.
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Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way the Medrol 16 mg tablet works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction. Especially, if you are taking anti-tubercular medicines, antibiotics, antihypertensive medicines, oral contraceptives, antacids and antidiabetic medicines.
- Immunosuppressants like Ciclosporin and Tacrolimus, you are more likely to experience side effects of either of the medicine.
- Concomitant use of painkillers can cause the risk of stomach bleeding.
- Medicines used to treat muscle disorders (myasthenia gravis or muscle weakness) such as Distigmine, Neostigmine and Pancuronium, if taken along with the Medrol 16 mg tablet, can lead to muscle weakness.
Interactions with food items
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Manufacturer Details
Brand:MEDROL
Manufacturer Name:PFIZER LIMITED
Address:Pfizer Italia, S.R.L, Localita Marino Del Tronto, 63100 Ascoli Piceno (Ap), Italy.
Country of Origin:India
Vendor Details
Fulfillment Information: Medrol 16 MG Tablet (14) will be delivered by a licensed retail pharmacy nearest to your location. Order acceptance and fulfillment are dependent upon the verification of your doctor's valid prescription (where applicable) and the current stock of this medicine.
References:
- CDSCO - Methylprednisolone [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2021 [cited 18 December 2021]
- Medrone 2mg Tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2021 [cited 18 December 2021]
- Lactmed - Methylprednisolone [Internet]. Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021 [cited 18 December 2021]
- Medrone 2mg Tablets - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2021 [cited 18 December 2021]
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