Medrol (Methylprednisolone) Tablets, 4mg

Potent Anti-Inflammatory Steroid for Dogs and Cats

Product Description

Methylprednisolone delivers powerful anti-inflammatory relief for dogs and cats suffering from allergic, dermal, ocular, otic, and musculoskeletal conditions. Medrol Tablets contain 4 mg methylprednisolone and offer greater anti-inflammatory potency than prednisolone with less sodium retaining activity. This veterinarian prescribed corticosteroid supports effective symptom control when carefully dosed and monitored.

Benefits

• Powerful Anti-Inflammatory: Provides greater anti-inflammatory potency than prednisolone at lower equivalent doses.
• Reduced Sodium Retention: Exhibits less tendency to induce sodium and water retention compared to prednisolone.
• Broad Clinical Use: Indicated for allergic, dermal, ocular, otic, and musculoskeletal corticosteroid-responsive conditions.
• Adjunct In Chronic Care: Supports management of chronic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis alongside standard therapies.
• Oral Tablet Convenience: Cross-scored 4 mg tablets allow flexible dosing as directed by a veterinarian.

Variants

4 mg Tablets

Ingredients

Active Ingredient

Methylprednisolone 4mg/tablet

How to Use

Recommended-Dosage Chart

Dosage & Administration Instructions

• Veterinary Prescription Only: Federal law restricts this medication to use by or on order of a licensed veterinarian.
• Individualized Dosing: Adjust dosage based on disease severity, therapy duration, and patient tolerance to steroid excess.
• Divide Daily Dose: Administer the total daily amount in equally divided doses spaced 6 to 10 hours apart.
• Gradual Dose Reduction: Reduce dosage gradually once a satisfactory clinical response is achieved to the minimal effective level.
• Chronic Condition Management: Taper dosage slowly in chronic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis to prevent complications.

Disclaimer: This dosage information is provided by the manufacturer. Always consult your veterinarian before administering or adjusting any supplement for your pet.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Monitor Infections: May mask infection signs and enhance spread, requiring careful monitoring during treatment.
• Adrenal Suppression Risk: Suppresses endogenous adrenocortical activity, requiring observation during and after therapy completion.
• Use in Diabetes: May increase insulin requirements in animal patients diagnosed with diabetes mellitus.
• Pregnancy Warning: Corticosteroid use during pregnancy may induce premature parturition and congenital abnormalities.

Possible Side Effects

• Heightened Insulin Demand: There may be an increase in insulin needs for diabetic animals undergoing methylprednisolone treatment.
• Nitrogen Disruption: A negative nitrogen balance might develop with long-term maintenance therapy.
• Electrolyte Alterations: There could be a loss of potassium and retention of sodium, especially with prolonged use.
• Ecchymotic Reactions: There may be an increased tendency to bruise, which could necessitate a reduction in dosage or stopping the treatment altogether.

Storage Information

• Temperature Control: Controlled room temperature storage is advised (20°- 25°C).
• Protect From Extremes: Avoid exposure to excessive heat or cold outside the recommended storage range.

Shipping & Return

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Prescription items are NON-RETURNABLE and NON-REFUNDABLE.  

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is Medrol 4m tab prescribed for?

Ans: Medrol Tablets are prescribed for conditions in dogs and cats that respond to corticosteroids, such as allergic dermatitis, asthma, otitis externa, ocular inflammation, and musculoskeletal issues like rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Additionally, it is utilized for specific chronic inflammatory diseases under the guidance of a veterinarian.

Q2: How is Medrol dosed for pets?

Ans: The average total daily oral dose depends on body weight, ranging from 2 mg for smaller pets to 8 mg for larger dogs. The total daily amount should be divided into equally spaced doses given 6 to 10 hours apart as directed by a veterinarian.

Q3: Is Medrol stronger than prednisolone?

Ans: According to the manufacturer, methylprednisolone has greater anti-inflammatory potency than prednisolone and a lower tendency to cause sodium and water retention. It achieves comparable therapeutic effects at lower equivalent doses while offering reduced mineralocorticoid activity.

Q4: Is Medrol 4mg tab safe for long-term use in pets?

Ans: Long-term use may be appropriate in chronic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis; maintenance should be always kept at the lowest efficacy level. Dosage reductions should be gradual, and animals must remain under close veterinary supervision during and after therapy.

Q5: Is Medrol safe to during pregnancy for pets?

Ans: Corticosteroids administered during the last trimester of pregnancy in dogs may induce parturition and lead to premature birth or congenital abnormalities, and other complications. Use during pregnancy should only occur under strict veterinary guidance.