MEGACORT-16
Composition: Methylprednisolone 16mg Tablets
Product information
- Brand
- MEGACORT-16
- Composition
- Methylprednisolone 16mg Tablets
- Dosage Form
- Tablets
- Category
- Tablets
- Therapeutic Range
- Analgesics & Anti-Inflammatory
- Pack Size
- 10X10 Alu-Alu
About MEGACORT-16
Megacort‑16 Tablets are an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid containing Methylprednisolone IP 16 mg. It functions by modulating immune responses and reducing inflammation through inhibition of leukocyte infiltration, cytokine release, and prostaglandin synthesis.
🔹 Therapeutic Uses:
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Allergic reactions (urticaria, asthma exacerbations)
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Autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus flare-ups
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Inflammatory dermatological conditions and acute respiratory inflammation
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Short-term use in acute asthma or inflammatory disease exacerbations
🔹 Key Benefits:
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Rapid and potent reduction of inflammation and allergic symptoms
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Controllable immunosuppression with short courses
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Widely used under medical supervision for acute steroid-responsive conditions
🔹 Dosage & Administration:
Dose and duration depend on severity. Usually prescribed as tapering oral regimen over days or weeks per physician’s guidance. Take with food to minimize gastric irritation.
🔹 Safety & Precautions:
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Avoid long-term use due to potential for immunosuppression, osteoporosis, and adrenal suppression
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Monitor blood glucose in diabetic patients
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Not suitable during active infections unless covered by antibiotics
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May cause weight gain, mood changes, or swelling
🔹 Storage:
Keep in original blister pack, below 25 °C, away from moisture. Keep medication out of children’s reach.
Megacort‑16 provides reliable, immediate relief in acute inflammatory and allergic conditions when used under medical supervision.
