Medrol dose pack 4mg is a medication that contains methylprednisolone, a corticosteroid hormone that is used to treat a variety of conditions. It works by decreasing the immune systems response to various diseases, which reduces symptoms such as swelling, pain, and allergic-type reactions. Some of the conditions that Medrol dose pack 4mg is used to treat include:
- Arthritis
- Blood disorders
- Severe allergic reactions
- Certain cancers
- Eye conditions
- Skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases
- Immune system disorders
- Inflammatory bowel conditions
- Nonsuppurative thyroiditis
- Hypercalcemia associated with cancer
The dosage and length of treatment are based on the patients medical condition and response to treatment, and different dosing schedules exist for this medication. Patients should take this medication by mouth as directed by their doctor, usually with food or milk, and follow their dosing instructions carefully. It is important to consult a doctor or pharmacist if there are any questions about the medication, and to store it at room temperature away from light and moisture. Patients should not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so, and should properly discard the product when it is expired or no longer needed.
