SPL Set ID: 56c24076-3d5e-4235-a787-ec6329497084
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Methylprednisolone tablets, USP contain methylprednisolone, USP which is a glucocorticoid. Glucocorticoids are adrenocortical steroids, both naturally occurring and synthetic, which are readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Methylprednisolone, USP occurs as a white to practically white, crystalline powder. It is sparingly soluble in alcohol, in dioxane, and in methanol, slightly soluble in acetone, and in chloroform, and very slightly soluble in ether. It is practically insoluble in water. The chemical name for methylprednisolone, USP is pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione, 11,17,21-trihydroxy-6-methyl-, (6α,11β)- and the molecular weight is 374.48. The structural formula is represented below: Each methylprednisolone tablet, USP for oral administration contains 4 mg of methylprednisolone, USP. Inactive ingredients: magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose and sodium starch glycolate. This is an image of the structural formula of methylprednisolone.