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How to Take Methylprednisolone and it's Dose

Written by - Anushta Chandrapalan, M.Sc

Medically Checked by - Dr. M. Sree Mohana Preetha, Doctor of Pharmacy

Last Updated on Apr 20, 2023

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with food.
It also comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

PO- The recommended dose range is 4 to 32mg/day.
IV- 1gm every 6 – 8 weeks.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Methylprednisolone

This medication is a corticosteroid prescribed for severe allergies, arthritis, asthma, certain blood disorders and skin conditions.

Trade Names/Brand Names of Methylprednisolone

India :

Acnex | Hysone | Lumi M | Avpred (8 mg) | Cartipred (2 mg) | Zencort-M (4mg) | Zempred | Prelonb | Avpred | Predon M

International :

Medrol, Medrol Dosepak, MethylPREDNISolone Dose Pack, Medrol, Meprolone

Last Updated on Apr 20, 2023

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