Solucort 16 mg Tablet

Solucort 16 mg Tablet is an oral corticosteroid containing 16 mg of methylprednisolone in each tablet. It belongs to the glucocorticoid class and is used to reduce inflammation and overactive immune responses. Doctors may prescribe Solucort 16 mg Tablet for conditions such as asthma flares and other inflammatory or allergic problems when a prescription-strength steroid is needed. Because it is a higher-strength tablet, it should be used only under medical supervision.

How it works: Methylprednisolone works by calming the immune system and lowering the release of inflammatory substances in the body. As a tablet, Solucort 16 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed through the digestive tract to help relieve swelling, redness, and breathing-related inflammation.

Solucort 16 mg Tablet is a relatively strong methylprednisolone tablet, so it is usually chosen when a doctor wants a higher dose in a single tablet rather than several lower-strength tablets. Compared with lower strengths, the 16 mg tablet can simplify dosing and may be used for people who have already been assessed and need a more concentrated tablet form. It is not a starting strength for everyone, and the exact schedule should be tailored to the patient.

• Asthma exacerbations
• Allergic inflammation
• Autoimmune or inflammatory flare-ups
• Short-term control of swelling and immune overactivity
• Other steroid-responsive conditions prescribed by a doctor

• Swallow Solucort 16 mg Tablet whole with a full glass of water unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, at the same time each day if you are on a daily schedule.
• Take it with food or milk if it upsets your stomach.
• Do not stop taking the tablet suddenly unless your prescriber gives you instructions to taper it.
• If your dose is once daily, many patients are told to take it in the morning to match the body’s natural steroid rhythm.
• Do not crush or split the tablet unless a pharmacist or doctor says it is safe for your specific prescription.

Each Solucort 16 mg Tablet provides 16 mg of methylprednisolone. The number of tablets taken and how often they are taken depend on the condition being treated and the prescriber’s plan; some people may take it once daily, while others may need divided dosing or a short taper. Because this is a higher-strength tablet, the maximum daily amount is not the same for every patient and should be set by the doctor.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Methylprednisolone may include:

• Increased appetite
• Stomach upset or indigestion
• Trouble sleeping
• Mood changes or feeling restless
• Headache
• Fluid retention or bloating
• Higher blood sugar, which may be more noticeable with 16 mg doses

• Tell your doctor if you have diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, glaucoma, stomach ulcers, liver disease, kidney disease, or osteoporosis.
• Use caution if you are taking this 16 mg tablet for more than a short course, since steroid side effects can build up with continued use.
• Do not receive live vaccines unless your doctor says it is safe.
• Alcohol may increase stomach irritation, so ask your prescriber if it is safe for you.
• Let your doctor know if you have a current infection or have been exposed to chickenpox or measles.
• This tablet can affect mood, sleep, and blood sugar, so extra monitoring may be needed in people at risk.
• Use caution when driving or doing tasks that need alertness if you feel dizzy, weak, or mentally changed.

• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen, which can raise the risk of stomach irritation or bleeding
• Blood thinners such as warfarin, which may need closer monitoring
• Diabetes medicines, since methylprednisolone can raise blood glucose
• Certain antibiotics or antifungals that can affect steroid levels
• Other immune-suppressing medicines, which may increase infection risk

Store Solucort 16 mg Tablet at room temperature in the original strip/box, away from moisture and heat, and keep it out of reach of children.