Description:

•  A systemic corticosteroid tablet that suppresses the body’s inflammatory pathways to relieve severe swelling, redness, pain, and life-threatening allergic reactions. 

Prescription: 

• Strictly Prescription-Only (Schedule H Drug). 

Therapeutic Category: 

• Glucocorticoid / Synthetic Corticosteroid (Anti-inflammatory and Immunosuppressant). 

Active Ingredients/Composition: 

• Each uncoated tablet contains 4mg of Methylprednisolone I.P. (Indian Pharmacopoeia). Inactive excipients include lactose monohydrate, sucrose, calcium stearate, and corn starch. 

Variant:

•  4mg strength tablet. (Other global strengths include 8mg, 16mg, and 32mg). 

Consume Type: 

• Oral tablet. 

Usage & Safety Information

• Directions/Usage:
  • Take the tablet orally with food or milk to prevent gastric irritation and stomach upset.
  • Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.
  • Always stick strictly to the exact schedule prescribed by your doctor.
  • Never stop taking this medicine suddenly. Stopping abruptly can cause dangerous steroid withdrawal symptoms like extreme fatigue, dizziness, and low blood pressure. Your doctor will give you instructions to taper (gradually lower) the dose. 

• Common Side Effects:
  • Short-term use: Increased appetite, weight gain, fluid retention (bloating), trouble sleeping (insomnia), and sudden mood swings.
  • Long-term use: High blood pressure, elevated blood sugar levels, weakened immune system (catching infections easily), thinning skin, stomach ulcers, and bone thinning (osteoporosis). 

Package Type: 

• Blister or strip packs, typically containing 10 tablets per strip. 

Storage Advice:

•  Store in a cool, dry place below 25°C to 30°C. Keep the tablets away from moisture, excessive heat, and direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. 
• Safety Advice:
  • Inform your doctor if you have active fungal infections, diabetes, high blood pressure, stomach ulcers, or kidney disease before taking this drug.
  • Avoid being close to anyone who has recently received live vaccines (like oral polio or measles vaccines), as your suppressed immune system makes you highly vulnerable to catching the virus.
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding women should only use Medrol if explicitly deemed necessary by their specialist. 

Manufacturer/Marketer: 

• Manufactured and marketed by Pfizer Ltd. 

Country of Origin: 

• India (formulated according to Indian Pharmacopoeia standards).