MPS-16 16 mg

Indication

Treatment of inflammatory and allergic conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, bronchial asthma, allergic rhinitis, dermatological disorders, and other corticosteroid-responsive conditions.

Ingredients

• Methylprednisolone 16 mg

Direction

As directed by the physician. Take orally with food to minimize gastrointestinal irritation. Do not stop taking suddenly without medical advice.

Side effects

• Increased appetite and weight gain
• Fluid retention and swelling
• High blood pressure
• Blood sugar elevation
• Insomnia
• Mood changes
• Suppression of immune response with long
• term use
• Osteoporosis with prolonged use

Precautions

• Prescription only medicine
• Do not stop abruptly — taper dose under medical supervision
• Use with caution in diabetes
• hypertension
• peptic ulcer
• or osteoporosis
• Risk of infection — avoid contact with people who have infections
• Not for use in active infections without antimicrobial cover
• Keep out of reach of children