Medixon 16 mg

Indication

Corticosteroid used for conditions that respond to anti-inflammatory or immunosuppressive treatment, including rheumatic disorders, collagen diseases, severe allergic conditions and asthma, skin diseases, endocrine disorders, and certain blood, eye and respiratory diseases.

Ingredients

• Methylprednisolone 16 mg

Direction

Use only as prescribed by a doctor. The dose depends on the condition being treated (usually 4–48 mg daily), preferably taken in the morning with food. Do not stop suddenly after long-term use; the dose should be reduced gradually.

Side effects

• Increased appetite
• weight gain and fluid retention
• Raised blood sugar and blood pressure
• Stomach irritation or ulcer
• mood changes and sleep problems
• Higher risk of infections
• with long
• term use
• bone thinning and muscle weakness
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs

Precautions

• Prescription medicine
• do not use in systemic fungal infections
• Use with caution in diabetes
• high blood pressure
• peptic ulcer
• tuberculosis
• osteoporosis
• pregnancy and breastfeeding
• Do not stop suddenly after prolonged use
• avoid live vaccines during treatment
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs