Medrol
Methylprednisolone 4mg, 8mg and 16mg tablets, used for rheumatoid arthritis, allergic states and dermatological disease. A synthetic glucocorticoid.
- Category
- Pain Management
- Active ingredient
- Methylprednisolone
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 4 · 8 · 16mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Medrol on your behalf.
- Conditions
- Rheumatoid Arthritis · Allergic States · Dermatologic Diseases
- Alternative names
- Depo-Medrone
- Therapeutic class
- Corticosteroid
- Pharmacological class
- Glucocorticoid
- Contraindications
- systemic fungal infections; hypersensitivity
- Precautions and warnings
- monitor bone health in long-term use; carry steroid card; do not stop abruptly
- Minor side effects
- insomnia; nausea; stomach irritation
- Moderate side effects
- oedema; hypertension; muscle weakness
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Pfizer
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 1–2 days
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- antidiabetic drugs; aspirin; diuretics
- Age restrictions
- Adults.
Serious side effects
psychosis, requires immediate medical attention; osteoporosis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Methylprednisolone 4mg, 8mg and 16mg tablets, used for rheumatoid arthritis, allergic states and dermatological disease. A synthetic glucocorticoid.
Mechanism of action
Medrol is a synthetic glucocorticoid that crosses cell membranes to bind with receptors, suppressing inflammatory processes, reducing immune cell activity, and modifying the body's response to allergic stimuli.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only if necessary. Breastfeeding: Consult with a medical specialist.
Medrol is a corticosteroid medication containing methylprednisolone, used to manage inflammation in conditions such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, Allergic States and Dermatologic Diseases. The same active ingredient is also available under the brand name Depo-medrone. This product comes as a tablet in 4mg, 8mg and 16mg strengths.
Buying Medrol online
While the brand remains popular, generic methylprednisolone, much of it made in India, is often far more affordable.
Is Medrol from SGMeds the original brand?
No. SGMeds ships a generic with the same active ingredient (methylprednisolone) at the strength you choose, not the original Medrol made by Pfizer. We use the brand name so you can find the medicine, and the generic's manufacturer varies with stock.
How is Medrol priced?
Medrol comes in 4, 8 and 16mg strengths, in packs of 30 to 360 tablets. Each option's price is shown on this page in Singapore dollars, converted from US dollars, so the exchange rate can change the final amount. Larger packs work out cheaper per tablet.
Payment and prices →What other brands contain the same active ingredient as Medrol?
In other countries, methylprednisolone is also sold as Depo-Medrone.
What is Medrol used for?
Medrol is used for rheumatoid arthritis, allergic states and dermatological diseases.
What are the side effects of Medrol?
The most common side effects of methylprednisolone are insomnia, nausea and stomach irritation. Less common ones are swelling (oedema), high blood pressure (hypertension) and muscle weakness. Serious side effects include losing touch with reality (psychosis) and osteoporosis. Get medical help straight away if you notice one of these serious effects.
Can I take Medrol with other medicines?
Methylprednisolone can interact with antidiabetic drugs, aspirin and water tablets (diuretics). Before you start Medrol, tell your doctor or pharmacist about any medicines, supplements or herbal remedies you take.
When does Medrol start to work?
Medrol usually starts to work within 1 to 2 hours. Timing differs from person to person.
Do I need a prescription for Medrol in Singapore?
No. SGMeds does not ask for a prescription to order Medrol: we place the order with our pharmacy partner, which prepares it and arranges delivery on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Do you deliver Medrol to Singapore?
Yes. Parcels go to Singapore and Malaysia by Express shipping (tracked, up to 1 week) or Regular shipping (up to 3 weeks).
How ordering works →What you will receive
Medrol is the originator brand name, made by Pfizer. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Pfizer and do not ship the original Medrol.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Methylprednisolone) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.