Solu-Medrol
Solu-Medrol is a glucocorticoid medication that helps reduce inflammation and allergic symptoms in the body.
Form
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Strength
500 mg
Active Ingredient
Methylprednisolone sodium succinate
Manufacturer
Pfizer Oy
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will decide your dose, which is usually between 10 mg and 500 mg, given daily or as needed for a few days.
Method
This medicine is given as an injection or infusion into a vein (intravenously) or as an injection into a muscle (intramuscularly) by a doctor or nurse.
Important
The maximum daily dose depends on your condition, with some severe cases requiring up to 1000 mg per day for a few days.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Increased risk of infections
- •Weight gain and a round face (Cushing-like symptoms)
- •Increased appetite
- •Mood changes (e.g., mood swings, anxiety, trouble sleeping)
- •Stomach pain, nausea
RARE
- •Severe allergic reactions
- •High blood pressure
- •Muscle weakness or bone thinning (osteoporosis)
- •Eye problems (e.g., cataracts, glaucoma, or blurred vision)
- •Worsening of existing diabetes or new diabetes
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to methylprednisolone or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not use if you have a fungal infection.
- Do not use if you have recently received or are about to receive a live or live attenuated vaccine.
- This medicine can weaken your immune system, making you more prone to infections. Your doctor will monitor you carefully.
- Long-term daily use in children can slow down growth. It should only be used for severe illnesses in children.
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- Solu-Medrol 500 mg and 1 g contain benzyl alcohol, which can cause severe side effects in infants and young children. Do not use for newborns or children under 3 years unless directed by a doctor.
- Contact your doctor immediately if you experience muscle weakness, pain, cramps, or stiffness while using this medicine.
- Contact your doctor if you experience blurred vision or other vision problems.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category C
Suitable for older adults, with specific precautions. Consider the risk of adverse effects of cortisone treatment. (updated 10.11.2025)