Trade name
Depo-Medrol, Depo-Nisolone
Strength
40 mg/mL (volume: 1mL)
IV administration
Never administer intravenously.
Other routes of administration
IM: Suitable. Give undiluted by deep IM injection, ideally into the gluteal muscle. Avoid injection into the deltoid muscle to minimise the risk of SC atrophy.
SC: Not recommended.
See local guidelines or product information for details regarding local administration routes below; correct injection technique is critical.
Intra-articular/intra-synovial: Suitable. Give undiluted.
Intralesional: Suitable. Give undiluted.
Additional information
Observe closely for anaphylactic reactions.
Shake well immediately before use.
Suspension should be white or off-white.
Discard any unused vial contents.