Product Overview
• Depo-Medrol 40 mg/mL suspension for injection • Contains methylprednisolone acetate 40 mg per mL • Single 1 mL vial (40 mg total dose) • Long-acting depot corticosteroid (intramuscular, intra-articular, or soft-tissue injection) • Prescription-only medicine – administered by healthcare professional only
Product Description
Depo-Medrol is a sustained-release methylprednisolone acetate suspension providing powerful anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects lasting 1–4 weeks from a single injection. It is used for rapid control of severe inflammation when oral steroids are not suitable or immediate high-dose effect is needed. Benefits • Single injection gives prolonged relief (1–4 weeks) • Highly effective for severe allergic reactions, asthma exacerbations, arthritis flares, bursitis, tendinitis, and dermatological conditions • Reduces swelling, pain and stiffness in joints and soft tissues • Useful in acute gout, rheumatoid arthritis flares, and severe eczema/psoriasis • Lower frequency of administration compared to oral steroids • Onset within 6–48 hours, peak effect in days How to Use • Administered only by a doctor or nurse • Shake vial vigorously before use to resuspend particles • Common doses: – Intramuscular: 40–80 mg for systemic conditions – Intra-articular / soft tissue: 4–80 mg depending on joint/size of lesion • Do not inject intravenously • Aspirate before injection to avoid blood vessel • Single-use vial – discard any unused portion