Indication:
.Abnormality of adrenocortical function
.Collagen disease
.Allergic and inflammatory conditions of the skin
.Certain respiratory tract diseases associated with cancer
.Certain hematological diseases associated with cancer
.Hypercalcemia associated with cancer
.Composition
Dosage/Direction for Use:
Adults: Initial Dose: 4-48 mg daily. Single or multiple dose depending on the condition being treated.
Multiple Sclerosis: 160 mg daily for 1 week then 64 mg/2 days for 1 month. Children: Adrenocortical Insufficiency: 0.117 mg/kg body weight or 3.33 mg/m2 body surface area (BSA)/day in 3 or 4 divided doses.
Other: 0.417-1.67 mg/kg body weight or 12.5-50 mg/m2 BSA/day orally in 3-4 divided doses.
It is recommended that Medixon tablets be administered concomitantly with food to minimize GI irritation.
