Medixon 16mg tablets
Ferron Par Pharmaceuticals
Ingredients in every tablet
| Methylprednisolone | 16 mg |
Each package contains
5 strips of 6 tablets
Other details
Dosage form:Tablet; plain
| Flavour | None |
W.H.O. classification
| ATC Level 1 | H - Systemic hormonal preparations; excluding sex hormones and insulins |
| ATC Level 2 | H02 - Corticosteroids for Systemic Use |
| ATC Level 3 | H02A - Corticosteroids for Systemic Use; Plain |
Warnings
Pregnancy
CAUTIONThis item may not be safe for use during pregnancy. Use with caution and after consultation with your doctor.
Lactation
CAUTIONThis item may not be safe for use during lactation. Use with caution and after consultation with your doctor.
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTORSafety of this item for use with alcohol has not been established. Please consult your doctor.
Machinery
NOT RECOMMENDEDThis item should not be used while operating heavy machinery.
Available in
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Indonesia |
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The Philippines |
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Myanmar |
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Cambodia |
Dosage information
UP TO 18 YEARS
Adrenocortical insufficiency:
Oral 0.117 mg/kg of body weight or 3.33 mg per m2 of body surface area a day in three divided doses.
18 YEARS OLD AND ABOVE
Initial dosage of methylprednisolone may vary from 4-48 mg daily, single dose or in divided doses depend on the condition being treated.
Multiple sclerosis:
Oral 160 mg a day for 1 week, followed by 64 mg every other day for 1 month.
Indication
Abnormality of adrenocortical function, collagen disease, allergic and inflammation of skin and certain respiratory tract, hematologic diseases, hypercalcemia associated with cancer. (I p.M127, II p.3024, VI p.1044, VII p.1055)