Medrol Active
Developed to alleviate severe inflammatory conditions effectively.
- Category
- Pain Management
- Active ingredient
- Methylprednisolone
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 4 · 8 · 16mg
Medrol Active details
- Conditions
- Inflammation · Allergic States
- Alternative names
- Medrol
- Therapeutic class
- Glucocorticoid
- Pharmacological class
- Corticosteroid
- Known off-label uses
- autoimmune rheumatic diseases
- Contraindications
- systemic fungal infection; hypersensitivity to methylprednisolone
- Precautions and warnings
- regular blood pressure monitoring recommended; avoid sudden cessation
- Minor side effects
- insomnia; increased appetite; fluid retention
- Moderate side effects
- mood changes; impaired glucose tolerance; hypertension
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Patient summary
- developed to alleviate severe inflammatory conditions effectively.
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- Pfizer
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 30°C, in a dry place.
- Drug interactions
- NSAIDs; antidiabetic agents
- Age restrictions
- Use with caution in paediatric patients.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Consult a doctor. Breastfeeding: Use with caution.
Serious side effects
adrenal suppression, requires immediate medical attention; osteoporosis, requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
It is a synthetic corticosteroid that modulates inflammatory and immune responses by suppressing key inflammatory proteins and cytokines.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Medrol Active
Medrol Active contains methylprednisolone, a corticosteroid used to manage various conditions related to inflammation and allergic states. The same active ingredient is also sold under the brand name Medrol. This medication comes as a tablet in strengths of 4mg, 8mg, and 16mg. It serves as a standard option for those managing these specific symptoms.
Buying Medrol Active online
Medrol Active is registered across 13 markets including Singapore, Hong Kong and Thailand, with availability also in Malaysia, the Philippines and Indonesia. As generic methylprednisolone, often made in India, is far more affordable than the original brand by Pfizer, this is one of the most ordered treatments across the region. This accessibility helps expats and people located far from a fully stocked pharmacy maintain their supply.