Solu-Medrol

Solu-Medrol is a brand name of methylprednisolone, approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s):

SOLU-MEDROL (methylprednisolone sodium succinate - injectable; injection)

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  Manufacturer: PHARMACIA AND UPJOHN
  
  Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982
  
  Strength(s): EQ 125MG BASE/VIAL ^[RLD][AP], EQ 1GM BASE/VIAL ^[RLD][AP], EQ 40MG BASE/VIAL ^[RLD][AP], EQ 500MG BASE/VIAL ^[RLD][AP]


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  Manufacturer: PHARMACIA AND UPJOHN
  
  Approval date: February 27, 1985
  
  Strength(s): EQ 2GM BASE/VIAL ^[RLD][AP]

Has a generic version of Solu-Medrol been approved?

Yes. The following products are equivalent to Solu-Medrol:

A-METHAPRED (methylprednisolone sodium succinate injectable; injection)

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  Manufacturer: HEMOFARM
  
  Approval date: November 25, 2008
  
  Strength(s): EQ 125MG BASE/VIAL ^[AP], EQ 40MG BASE/VIAL ^[AP]


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  Manufacturer: HOSPIRA
  
  Approval date: December 20, 2005
  
  Strength(s): EQ 125MG BASE/VIAL ^[AP], EQ 40MG BASE/VIAL ^[AP]

methylprednisolone sodium succinate injectable; injection

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  Manufacturer: APP PHARMS
  
  Approval date: July 30, 2004
  
  Strength(s): EQ 125MG BASE/VIAL ^[AP], EQ 40MG BASE/VIAL ^[AP]


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  Manufacturer: APP PHARMS
  
  Approval date: August 12, 2004
  
  Strength(s): EQ 1GM BASE/VIAL ^[AP]


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  Manufacturer: BEDFORD LABS
  
  Approval date: February 21, 2007
  
  Strength(s): EQ 125MG BASE/VIAL ^[AP], EQ 1GM BASE/VIAL ^[AP], EQ 1GM BASE/VIAL ^[AP], EQ 40MG BASE/VIAL ^[AP], EQ 500MG BASE/VIAL ^[AP], EQ 500MG BASE/VIAL ^[AP]


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  Manufacturer: MUSTAFA NEVSAT
  
  Approval date: July 18, 2011
  
  Strength(s): EQ 125MG BASE/VIAL ^[AP], EQ 1GM BASE/VIAL ^[AP], EQ 2GM BASE/VIAL ^[AP], EQ 40MG BASE/VIAL ^[AP], EQ 500MG BASE/VIAL ^[AP]


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  Manufacturer: TEVA PARENTERAL
  
  Approval date: November 30, 1992
  
  Strength(s): EQ 125MG BASE/VIAL ^[AP]

Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Solu-Medrol. These medications may be counterfeit and potentially unsafe. If you purchase medications online, be sure you are buying from a reputable and valid online pharmacy. Ask your health care provider for advice if you are unsure about the online purchase of any medication.

See also: About generic drugs.

Related Patents

There are no current U.S. patents associated with Solu-Medrol.

See also...

• Solu-Medrol Solution Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Methylprednisolone Consumer Information (Drugs.com)
• Methylprednisolone Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Methylprednisolone Solution Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Methylprednisolone Suspension Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Methylprednisolone Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Methylprednisolone AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)
• Methylprednisolone Acetate AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)
• Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)