MethigicTM
Methylprednisolone
Plain Corticosteroids (Steroid)
Indication:
• Asthma
• Severe Allergic & Inflammatory Conditions
• Inflammatory Skin Disease- Dermatitis
• Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Chronic Arthritis
Dosage & Administration:
Inflammatory and allergic disorder:
Adult: Initially 2-40 mg daily. Child: 0.5-1.7 mg/kg daily in 2-4 divided doses.
Rheumatoid arthritis:
Condition Initial daily dosage
Condition | Initial daily dosage |
Severe | 12-16 mg |
Moderately severe | 8-12 mg |
Moderate | 4-8 mg |
Children | 4-8 mg |
Bronchial Asthma:
Up to 64 mg single dose/alternate day up to 100 mg maximum.
Preparation:
MethigicTM 2: Each box contains 50 tablets in blister packs.
MethigicTM 4: Each box contains 50 tablets in blister packs.
MethigicTM 8: Each box contains 30 tablets in blister packs.
MethigicTM 16: Each box contains 20 tablets in blister packs.