Medrol Dosepack 4mg
Use as directed
- Day 1: 2 tablets before breakfast, 1 tablet after lunch, 1 tablet after dinner, 2 tablets at bedtime
- Day 2: 1 tablet before breakfast, 1 tablet after lunch, 1 tablet after dinner, 2 tablets at bedtime
- Day 3: 1 tablet before breakfast, 1 tablet after lunch, 1 tablet after dinner, 1 tablet at bedtime
- Day 4: 1 tablet before breakfast, 1 tablet after lunch, 1 tablet at bedtime
- Day 5: 1 tablet before breakfast, 1 tablet at bedtime
- Day 6: 1 tablet before breakfast
Used in dentistry to reduce pain, swelling, and inflammation following major dental surgery. Can not take if have fungal infection or are pregnant.
Interacts with
- blood thinners, such as Coumadin
- arthritis medications, such as NSAIDs
- aspirin
- azithromycin, clarithromycin, erythromycin
- cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune)
- digoxin (Lanoxin)
- diuretics (water pills)
- estrogen (Premarin)
- ketoconazole (Nizoral)
- oral contraceptives
- phenobarbital
- phenytoin (Dilantin)
- rifampin (Rifadin)
- theophylline (Theo-Dur)
- liver disease (such as cirrhosis);
- kidney disease;
- a thyroid disorder;
- diabetes;
- a history of malaria;
- tuberculosis;
- osteoporosis;
- a muscle disorder such as myasthenia gravis;
- glaucoma or cataracts;
- herpes infection of the eyes;
- stomach ulcers, ulcerative colitis, or diverticulitis;
- depression or mental illness;
- congestive heart failure; or
- high blood pressure