Medrol
Medrol is a methylprednisolone tablet, with the price shown per tablet; it comes in several strengths and pack sizes. It is used for rheumatoid arthritis, allergic states and dermatological disease.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4mg | 30 tablets | US$31.50 | US$1.05 |
| 4mg | 60 tablets | US$54.60 | US$0.91 |
| 4mg | 90 tablets | US$72.00 | US$0.80 |
| 4mg | 120 tablets | US$85.20 | US$0.71 |
| 4mg | 180 tablets | US$113.40 | US$0.63 |
| 4mg | 270 tablets | US$145.80 | US$0.54 |
| 4mg | 360 tablets | US$172.80 | US$0.48 |
| 8mg | 30 tablets | US$44.10 | US$1.47 |
| 8mg | 60 tablets | US$78.00 | US$1.30 |
| 8mg | 90 tablets | US$104.40 | US$1.16 |
| 8mg | 120 tablets | US$126.00 | US$1.05 |
| 8mg | 180 tablets | US$165.60 | US$0.92 |
| 8mg | 270 tablets | US$216.00 | US$0.80 |
| 8mg | 360 tablets | US$255.60 | US$0.71 |
| 16mg | 30 tablets | US$51.90 | US$1.73 |
| 16mg | 60 tablets | US$91.80 | US$1.53 |
| 16mg | 90 tablets | US$124.20 | US$1.38 |
| 16mg | 120 tablets | US$146.40 | US$1.22 |
| 16mg | 180 tablets | US$196.20 | US$1.09 |
| 16mg | 270 tablets | US$253.80 | US$0.94 |
- 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 tablet containing methylprednisolone in 4, 8 and 16mg strengths. It is used for rheumatoid arthritis, allergic states and dermatologic diseases. Pfizer is the originator, and the medicine is also known as Depo-Medrone.
Methylprednisolone is a synthetic glucocorticoid. It binds with receptors inside cells to suppress inflammatory processes and reduce immune cell activity. Onset is 1–2 hours and duration is 1–2 days. Do not stop it abruptly, and carry a steroid card. Long-term use requires monitoring of bone health. It is contraindicated in systemic fungal infections and hypersensitivity. Psychosis and osteoporosis are serious side effects needing immediate medical attention. It interacts with antidiabetic drugs, aspirin and diuretics.
Ordering Medrol from Malaysia
Pharmacy partners in India ship to Malaysia in discreet packaging. Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week; Standard Airmail up to 3 weeks. Prices show in ringgit by default. Choose the strength and pack that suit you, then browse Pain Management.
FAQ
What is Medrol for?
Medrol contains methylprednisolone and is taken for rheumatoid arthritis, allergic states and dermatologic diseases. 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.
How is Medrol priced?
It comes down to strength and pack size. Medrol comes in 4, 8 and 16mg strengths, in packs of 30 to 360 tablets. You'll see the price per tablet for each option above, in ringgit by default or another currency you choose. Bigger packs work out cheaper per tablet. Pay with Bitcoin or Ethereum and you get an extra 10% off.
What other names is Medrol sold under?
You may also see methylprednisolone sold as Depo-Medrone.
Does Medrol have side effects?
Yes, it can. The ones people notice most with methylprednisolone are insomnia, nausea and stomach irritation. Some people also get oedema, hypertension and muscle weakness. Rarer but serious: psychosis and osteoporosis. These need urgent medical help.
Can I take Medrol alongside other medicines?
Methylprednisolone can interact with antidiabetic drugs, aspirin and diuretics. Before you start Medrol, let your doctor or pharmacist know everything else you take.
Is the Medrol here the brand version?
No. Medrol is the original brand from Pfizer; we use the name so you can tell which medicine it is. What we send is a generic with the same active ingredient (methylprednisolone) at the same dose, usually a well-known Indian branded generic. Which brand you get depends on stock.
How long before Medrol takes effect?
Methylprednisolone usually kicks in within 1 to 2 hours. Everyone is a little different.
Can I order Medrol online without a prescription?
Online, yes. MayChemist doesn't ask for a prescription to order Medrol. We're an online store, not a dispensing pharmacy: we place your order and arrange the delivery for you.
Ordering without a prescription →Can I order Medrol for delivery to Malaysia?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners send it from India to Malaysia in plain, discreet packaging. Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week; Standard Airmail can take 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.
- Inactive ingredients, tablet appearance and packaging can differ from the original brand; the active ingredient and dose are the same.