Medrone Product Information
Medrone V (Tablets) Questions
What conditions does Medrone V treat?
Medrone V Tablets are indicated for the treatment of, or as part of a therapeutic regime for, inflammatory and allergic conditions such as: allergic or non-specific inflammatory dermal conditions, musculo-skeletal conditions, ocular/otic inflammatory conditions and other inflammatory/allergic conditions that are likely to respond to corticosteroid therapy e.g. autoimmune disorders.
How does Medrone V work?
It contains Methylprednisolone, a glucocorticoid, which has anti-inflammatory effects on the body.
How should I administer Medrone V to my pet?
It is a tablet to be given by mouth, orally. Wash hands after use.
What is the correct dosage of Medrone V for my animal's weight and species?
The correct dose for your animal is as prescribed by your vet. Your vet will follow the data sheet for the medication prescribed and for some medications will adjust this taking into consideration your animal's medical history.
How long should I continue with Medrone V for?
You should continue for the length of time your vet prescribed the medication for. Please read the label your vet has attached to the medication. If you suspect that your pet may be having an adverse reaction to a medication, please contact your vet for advice on continuing the medication.
What should I do if I miss a dose of Medrone V?
If you miss a dose of medication, please contact your vet for advice on when to give the next dose.
Where can I buy Medrone V?
You can purchase Medrone V cheaper than from your Vet Practice from www.vets4u.uk. To contact vets4u.uk, call us on +44 116 218 4244 between 09:30am and 4:30pm Monday to Friday, chat to us directly or email us at mail@vets4u.uk
Does Medrone V need a prescription?
Yes, as it is classified as a POM-V.
How can I buy Medrone V from Vets4u?
You can buy Medrone V via our website via a valid prescription by adding to the basket on our website www.vets4u.uk.
NOAH Compendium Datasheet Link to Medrone V
What are the side-effects of Medrone V?
Systemic corticosteroid therapy is generally contra-indicated in patients with renal disease and diabetes mellitus.
Corticosteroids are not recommended for use in pregnant animals. Administration in early pregnancy is known to have caused foetal abnormalities in laboratory animals. Administration in late pregnancy may cause early parturition or abortion.
Anti-inflammatory corticosteroids, such as methylprednisolone, are known to exert a wide range of side-effects. Whilst single high doses are generally well tolerated, they may induce severe side-effects in long term use and when esters possessing a long duration of action are administered. Dosage in medium to long term use should therefore generally be kept to the minimum necessary to control clinical signs.
Steroids themselves, during treatment, may cause Cushingoid symptoms involving significant alteration of fat, carbohydrate, protein and mineral metabolism, e.g. redistribution of body fat, muscle weakness and wastage and osteoporosis may result. During therapy, effective doses suppress the Hypothalamo-Pituitreal-Adrenal axis. Following cessation of treatment, signs of adrenal insufficiency extending to adrenocorticol atrophy can arise and this may render the animal unable to deal adequately with stressful situations. Consideration should therefore be given to means of minimising problems of adrenal insufficiency following the withdrawal of treatment, e.g. dosing to coincide with the time of the endogenous cortisol peak (i.e. in the morning with regard to dogs and the evening with regard to cats) and a gradual reduction of dosage . Systemically administered corticosteroids may cause polyuria, polydipsia and polyphagia, particularly during the early stages of therapy. Some corticosteroids may cause sodium and water retention and hypokalaemia in longer term use. Systemic corticosteroids have caused deposition of calcium in the skin (calcinosis cutis). Corticosteroids may delay wound healing and the immunosuppressant actions may weaken resistance to or exacerbate existing infections. In the presence of bacterial infection, anti-bacterial drug cover is usually required when steroids are used. In the presence of viral infections, steroids may worsen or hasten the progress of the disease.
Gastrointestinal ulceration has been reported in animals treated with corticosteroids and g.i.t. ulceration may be exacerbated by steroids in patients given non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and in animals with spinal cord trauma. Steroids may cause enlargement of the liver (hepatomegaly) with increased serum hepatic enzymes.
What is Medrone V?
A prescription medication for dogs and cats containing Methylprednisolone, a glucocorticoid, in tablet form.
What is Medrone V used for in dogs?
It contains a glucocorticoid to treat inflammatory and allergic conditions such as skin conditions, musculo-skeletal conditions, ear and eye conditions and other conditions which may respond to corticosteroids, such as auto-immune diseases.
Can a dog have Loxicom and Medrone V?
No.
Can Medrone V be given for hay fever?
Your vet may prescribe it for your pet if they suspect an allergy to grass pollen.
Can Medrone V cause diarrhoea?
It could do, as it is a recognised side effect is gastrointestinal ulceration.
Can Medrone V tablets help a blind cat?
Only if the cause of the blindness is a disease process which may respond to glucocorticoids.
Can Medrone V 4mg for dogs be used to treat mange?
It is not licensed as a treatment for Sarcoptic or Demodectic mange.
Can you give cat Medrone V mixed with food?
It is not in the datasheet whether the drug is as effective if given with food so please speak to your vet if you are having problems administering it.
Do Medrone V tablets interact with other drugs?
Concurrent administration of barbiturates, phenylbutazone, phenytoin or rifampicin may enhance the metabolism and reduce the effect or corticosteroids.
Do Medrone V tablets interact with Semintra in cats?
There are no compatibility studies available, the datasheet of Semintra says it should not be mixed with any other veterinary products. You can discuss this further with your vet.
Answers Compiled by our RCVS Registered Veterinary Surgeon.