MERICORT 8 Tablet
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MERICORT 8 Tablet
Each Uncoated Tablet Contains: Methylprednisolone IP 8 mg
Methylprednisolone IP 8 mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat a wide variety of medical conditions such as severe allergic conditions, asthma, rheumatic disorder, skin and eye disorders, and systemic lupus erythematosus. It provides relief by preventing the release of substances that cause inflammation.
MERICORT 8 Tablet should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. The dose and duration will depend on what you are being treated for. You should always take the amount prescribed. Do not take a larger dose or use it more often. Keep taking it regularly even if you feel well. Some conditions will become worse if you stop using this medicine.
Uses of MERICORT 8 Tablet (Methylprednisolone IP 8 mg)
- Treatment of Rheumatic disorder
- Treatment of Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
- Treatment of Allergic conditions
- Treatment of Eye disorders
- Treatment of Skin disorders
Benefits of MERICORT 8 TABLET (Methylprednisolone IP 8 mg)
In Treatment of Rheumatic disorder
Rheumatic disorder is an autoimmune condition where your body’s immune system (which usually fights bacteria and viruses) attacks your body’s own cells.
MERICORT 8 Tablet stops that from happening and can relieve the symptoms of this condition such as pain, swelling, and stiffness in your joints.
Methylprednisolone IP 8 mg can also slow down joint damage, reduce disability, and enable you to be as active for as long as possible.
MERICORT 8 Tablet can take several weeks or months to notice the effect of the medicine. You should continue taking it until your doctor says it is okay to stop using the medicine.
In Treatment of Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease. In this disease, the immune system of the body mistakenly attacks healthy tissue.
Methylprednisolone IP 8 mg can affect the skin, joints, kidneys, brain, and other organs.
MERICORT 8 prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. It lowers your immune system’s response and reduces symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching and other allergic-type reactions.
In Treatment of Allergic conditions
MERICORT 8 Tablet is used to treat different inflammatory and allergic conditions including arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, ulcerative colitis which affect the skin, blood, eyes, lungs, stomach, and nervous system.
Methylprednisolone IP 8 mg works by lowering your immune system’s response to these conditions thereby reducing symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching and other allergic-type reactions.
This medicine is given orally (by mouth). You should always take it as it has been prescribed for you. Do not stop taking it without your doctor’s advice. This can cause unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Because this medicine weakens your immune system, you should avoid being near people who are ill or have infections.
In Treatment of Eye disorders
MERICORT 8 Tablet helps relieve symptoms of eye infections such as redness, swelling, itching and watering of eyes.
This medicine works by decreasing the production of certain chemicals that cause inflammation of the eyes.
This will make it easier for you to go about your daily activities. Use it as prescribed to get the most benefit. If you see no improvement even after a week, talk to your doctor.
In Treatment of Skin disorders
MERICORT 8 Tablet prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.
It can be used to treat different inflammatory and allergic conditions of the skin such as eczema and psoriasis.
Methylprednisolone IP 8 mg works by lowering your immune system’s response to these conditions thereby relieving symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching and other allergic-type reactions.
Side Effects Of MERICORT 8 TABLET
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine.
Common side effects of MERICORT 8 Tablet
- Thinning of skin
- Increased risk of infection
- Reduction in bone density
- Weight gain
- Mood changes
- Upset stomach
- Behavioral changes
How MERICORT 8 Tablet Works
MERICORT 8 Tablet is a steroid which works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies.
For Use of registered medical practitioner or a hospital only