Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Methylprednisolone
Chemical Class
Glucocorticoid
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
D07AA01, D10AA02, H02AB04
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Predlone?
Uses
Methylprednisolone is a corticosteroid medicine that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. Methylpredni...
How It Works
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
1
Adult · IV,IM
0.5 to 2 g — 24 hourly
For 3 days
2
Adult · PO
16 to 96 mg — 24 hourly
4 divided doses with meal followed by 2 mg every 7 days
3
Adult · Topical
0.1 % — 24 hourly
For 12 weeks
4
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
You should not use methylprednisolone if you are allergic to it, or if you have: a fungal infection anywhere in your body
Methylprednisolone can weaken your immune system, making it easier for you to get an infection
Steroids can also worsen an infection you already have, or reactivate an infection you recently had
Tell your doctor about any illness or infection you have had within the past several weeks
To make sure this medicine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had: a thyroid disorder
Important Warnings
You should not use this medicine if you have a fungal infection anywhere in your body
Before taking methylprednisolone, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions, and about all other medicines you are using
There are many other diseases that can be affected by steroid use, and many other medicines that can interact with steroids
Steroid medication can weaken your immune system, making it easier for you to get an infection or worsening an infection you already have or have recently had
Tell your doctor about any illness or infection you have had within the past several weeks
Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections
Call your doctor for preventive treatment if you are exposed to chicken pox or measles
Do not receive a "live" vaccine while using this medicine
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to methylprednisolone : hivesdifficult breathingswelling of your facelipstongueor throat. Call your doctor at once if you have: shortness of breath (even with mild exertion)swellingrapid weight gainbruisingthinning skinor any wound that will not healblurred visiontunnel visioneye painor seeing halos around lights
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 184.76
DRAP approved maximum price · 1xmlx1's · approved 05 Sep, 2025
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAP1xmlx1'sRs 184.76
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