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 the Medrol sold here the branded version?
No. Medrol is the originator brand name, made by Pfizer, and Yasabai uses it to identify the medicine: you receive a generic with the same active ingredient (methylprednisolone) at the same dose, mostly a recognised Indian branded generic. The exact brand depends on stock.
How is Medrol priced?
The price varies with strength and pack size. Medrol comes in 4, 8 and 16mg strengths, in packs of 30 to 360 tablets, and the price per tablet for every option is shown above, in US dollars or the currency you choose. Larger packs cost less per tablet. Paying with Bitcoin or Ethereum gives you an extra 10% off.
Is Medrol sold under other names?
Other brands of methylprednisolone include Depo-Medrone. On Yasabai the same ingredient comes as Medrol Active.
What is Medrol used for?
Medrol contains methylprednisolone, used 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.
When does Medrol start working?
Methylprednisolone usually starts to work within 1 to 2 hours. It varies from person to person.
What are the side effects of Medrol?
The common side effects of methylprednisolone are insomnia, nausea and stomach irritation. Less common ones include oedema, hypertension and muscle weakness. Serious but less common side effects include psychosis and osteoporosis, which need urgent medical attention.
Can I take Medrol with other medicines?
Methylprednisolone can interact with antidiabetic drugs, aspirin and diuretics. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take before you start Medrol.
Can I buy Medrol over the counter in Thailand?
Yes. In Thailand methylprednisolone is sold by pharmacists without a prescription, and Yasabai does not ask for one either. We are an online store, not a dispensing pharmacy; we arrange your order and delivery on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Can I order Medrol online for delivery in Thailand?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners ship from India to Thailand and across Asia in discreet packaging. Standard Airmail takes up to 3 weeks; Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week.
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.