Medixon 4 mg

Indication

Corticosteroid used for the treatment of inflammatory conditions, autoimmune disorders, allergic disorders, and rheumatic diseases. On medical prescription only.

Ingredients

• Methylprednisolone 4 mg

Direction

Adults: typically 4–48 mg/day in divided doses depending on condition, as prescribed. Children: weight-based dosing under medical supervision. Take with food or milk. Do not stop abruptly after prolonged use.

Side effects

• Cushingoid features with prolonged use.
• Hyperglycaemia.
• Hypertension
• fluid retention.
• Osteoporosis
• avascular necrosis.
• Mood changes
• insomnia
• psychosis.
• Peptic ulceration.
• Adrenal suppression.
• Increased infection risk.
• Growth retardation in children.

Precautions

• Contraindicated in systemic fungal infections without adequate antifungal therapy.
• Contraindicated in known hypersensitivity to methylprednisolone.
• Prolonged use suppresses adrenal function
• taper gradually.
• Increases susceptibility to infections
• avoid live vaccines.
• Use with caution in diabetes
• hypertension
• osteoporosis
• peptic ulcer
• psychiatric disorders.
• Consult a doctor before use in pregnancy.
• Keep out of reach of children.