Medrol
Medrol is formulated to address inflammation to alleviate arthritic symptoms, utilized to suppress immune-mediated conditions and to support body-wide inflammatory control.
- Category
- Pain Management
- Active ingredient
- Methylprednisolone
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 4 · 8 · 16mg
Medrol details
- Conditions
- Rheumatoid Arthritis · Allergic States · Dermatologic Diseases
- Alternative names
- Depo-Medrone
- Therapeutic class
- Corticosteroid
- Pharmacological class
- Glucocorticoid
- Contraindications
- systemic fungal infections; hypersensitivity
- Precautions and warnings
- monitor bone health in long-term use; carry steroid card; do not stop abruptly
- Minor side effects
- insomnia; nausea; stomach irritation
- Moderate side effects
- oedema; hypertension; muscle weakness
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- Pfizer
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 1–2 days
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- antidiabetic drugs; aspirin; diuretics
- Age restrictions
- Adults.
Serious side effects
psychosis, requires immediate medical attention; osteoporosis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Medrol is formulated to address inflammation to alleviate arthritic symptoms, utilized to suppress immune-mediated conditions and to support body-wide inflammatory control.
Mechanism of action
Medrol is a synthetic glucocorticoid that crosses cell membranes to bind with receptors, suppressing inflammatory processes, reducing immune cell activity, and modifying the body's response to allergic stimuli.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only if necessary. Breastfeeding: Consult with a medical specialist.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Medrol
Medrol is a corticosteroid medication containing methylprednisolone, used to manage inflammation in conditions such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, Allergic States and Dermatologic Diseases. The same active ingredient is also available under the brand name Depo-medrone. Manufactured by Pfizer, this product comes as a tablet in 4mg, 8mg and 16mg strengths.
Buying Medrol online
Medrol is registered across 14 markets including the UAE, Singapore and Hong Kong, with availability also in Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines. While the brand remains popular, generic methylprednisolone, much of it made in India, is often far more affordable. Medrol is one of the most requested medications for delivery across the region, helping many expats and residents maintain their regular treatment routine when living or travelling far from a reliable local source.