Medrol 8mg Tablet

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Product Details of Medrol 8mg

Allergic symptoms are inflammatory diseases caused by inflammatory cells such as eosinophils, mast cells, and lymphocytes, and occur on the surface of the eyes, nose, and throat, and systemically, such as in the blood or joints. It varies depending on the symptoms.

The active ingredient, methylprednisolone, is used in many treatments from ophthalmology to pediatrics because it suppresses inflammation and immunity, and is useful for improving and treating systemic symptoms.

Effect of Medrol 8mg

The active ingredient of Medrol 8mg is methylprednisolone, which is an oral steroid.

It works like cortisol and improves inflammation with anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic and immunosuppressive effects.

Indications for Medrol 8mg

Medrol 8mg improves the following symptoms with oral steroids.

• Those who are worried about the symptoms of atopic dermatitis
• Those who are worried about allergic symptoms such as house dust and animals
• Those who are worried about the following symptoms Allergic diseases Bronchial asthma, allergies and poisoning due to drugs and other chemical substances (Including drug rash and toxic eczema), serum disease, urticaria (limited to severe cases) allergic vasculitis and its similar diseases (including acute acne-like lichen-like scab) endocrine disease, blood disease, neurological disease , Gastrointestinal disease, respiratory disease, tuberculous disease, collagen disease, severe infection, malignant lymphoma, etc.

Active ingredient of Medrol 8mg

The active ingredient in Medrol 8mg is methylprednisolone.

It works in the same way as corticosteroid hormones in the body, and is responsible for the regulation of the entire body such as blood sugar metabolism, lipid metabolism, and immunity.

It improves the condition disturbed by stress and allergic diseases.

Pharmaceutical company

Pfizer is a pharmaceutical company headquartered in New York, USA.
As of 2016, it is the number one pharmaceutical company in the world sales ranking.

How to take Medrol 8mg

Take 4 to 48 mg of methylprednisolone daily in 1 to 4 divided doses.

The dose may be adjusted according to your age and symptoms.

Recommended dose of Medrol 8mg

This medicine may be prescribed for conditions such as vasomotor rhinitis, allergic rhinitis, and hay fever (pollinosis). It is also used for internal problems like acute or chronic adrenal gland disorders, collagen and allergic diseases, hemolytic anemia, leukemia, inflammation of the brain and nerves, bowel diseases such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn-type enteritis, lung diseases like interstitial pneumonia and tuberculosis (with proper treatment), kidney problems such as nephrosis and nephrotic syndrome, congestive heart failure, severe infections, and metabolic disorders. The usual dose is 4 to 48 mg daily, taken 1 to 4 times a day in divided doses, exactly as prescribed by the doctor.

Precautions when taking Medrol 8mg

If you have taken corticosteroids for more than 3 weeks, withdrawal symptoms may occur when you stop taking them.

Reduce the dose by 10% in 2-4 weeks.

It may increase or decrease depending on the condition of the disease or side effects.

Side effects of Medrol 8mg

The main side effects include hyperglycemia, menstrual disorders, cushing-like symptoms, pancreatitis, diarrhea, nausea / vomiting, stomach pain and heartburn.

If you experience any of the above symptoms, consult your doctor or pharmacist after discontinuing use.

Precautions for use Medrol 8mg

If you have any of the following symptoms, be careful when taking this medicine and consult your doctor.

• Patients with digestive ulcers and diverticulitis
• Patients with mental illness
• Patients with tuberculosis disease
• Recent surgical wounds on internal organs Patients
• Patients with acute myocardial infarction
• Elderly people (65 years old or older)
• People who are pregnant or may become pregnant
• People who are breastfeeding If you are taking other

How to store Medrol 8mg

• Store at room temperature (1–30 °C)
• Keep out of reach of children and pet.
• Keep away from direct sunlight, moisture.
• Do not refrigerate
• Do not use after the expiry date
• For half-tablets, wrap in foil or store in a sealed pill box to prevent moisture damage