Advantan

ADVANTAN

Methylprednisolone Aceponate

Bayer Pakistan Private Limited

Drug Identity

Active Ingredient

Methylprednisolone Aceponate

Drug Class

Skin Conditions

Chemical Class

Glucocorticoid

Pharmacological Group

on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...

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Uses

Methylprednisolone is a corticosteroid medicine that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. Methylpredni...

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Chemical Class

Glucocorticoid

Pharmacological Group

on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Dermatological Products and Corticosteroid Topical pharmacological group

Methylprednisolone also known as Methylprednisolone (actate). Methylprednisolone (Na Succinate), Methylprednisolone (Na Succinate) are the derivatives of Methylprednisolone. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Glucocorticoid. It belongs to Glucocorticoid agonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Dermatological Products and Corticosteroid Topical pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Methylprednisolone is 496.50.

How to Take It

Adult · IV,IM

0.5 to 2 g — 24 hourly

For 3 days

Adult · PO

16 to 96 mg — 24 hourly

4 divided doses with meal followed by 2 mg every 7 days

Adult · Topical

0.1 % — 24 hourly

For 12 weeks

Adult

Scraped Dose

Take methylprednisolone exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Do not use this medicine in larger or

Safety Alerts

Pregnancy, lactation, tuberculosis or syphilitic processes in the Area to be treated, acne, perioral dermatitis, widespread plaque psoriasis, rosacea, bacterial, fungal or viral skin lesions such as impetigo, paronychia, erysipelas, cellulitis, angular cheilitis, erythrasma, treatment of rosacea, peri-oral dermatitis or acne, use on face, groin or axilla(e

vaccinia, chickenpox, single),cushings syndrome, fungal infection, viral infection, herpes simplex keratitis, varicella

Important Warnings

Avoid prolonged use, keep away from eyes, under specialist supervision in psoriasis (can result in rebound relapse, development of generalized pustular psoriasis, and local and systemic toxicity)

Do not use steroid as sole therapy in psoriasis

Do not use steroids to treat diaper dermatoses in infants

If local irritation develops discontinue use

Side Effects

Burningitchingirritationerythemadrynessfolliculitishypertrichosispruritusacneiform eruptionshypo-pigmentationperi-oral dermatitisallergic contact dermatitismaceration of the skinthinning of the skin (the original structure may never return)worsening of acne and rosacea

Drug Interactions

Other drugs may interact with methylprednisolone

including prescription and over-the-counter medicines

vitamins

and herbal products. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using.

Storage

Tab,Inj Store Between 15°C-30°C. Do not Freeze. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.

Price Intelligence

Rs 355.31

DVAGO observed price · as of 30 July 2026

No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.

Prices across sources

ServaidRs 255

DVAGORs 355.31

Should you consider an alternative?

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Same active ingredient, a different dose. Never switch strength without your doctor or pharmacist.

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Methlepred

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Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.

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