Methylprednisolone
Also sold as: Solu-Medrol, Medrol
Prescription neededSteroids (corticosteroids)
Comes as:TabletInjection
Also sold as: Solu-Medrol, Medrol
Dose is set by your doctor; tablets are usually 4 to 48 mg a day depending on the illness. High-dose injections are given only in hospital. Do not stop suddenly after long use.
Your doctor may give you a different dose. Children's doses depend on weight.
Stop taking it and see a doctor straight away if you notice:
Medicines that can react with this one.
Clarithromycin raises methylprednisolone levels and steroid side effects.
Steroids with NSAIDs raise the risk of stomach ulcers and bleeding.
Rifampicin makes methylprednisolone work less well.