SOLU-MEDROL 125 MG
METHYLPREDNISOLONE (METHYLPREDNISOLONE SODIUM SUCCINATE) : 125 MG · DIN 02063727 · PFIZER CANADA ULC
Health Canada status: CANCELLED POST MARKET
What is SOLU-MEDROL?
SOLU-MEDROL 125 MG contains METHYLPREDNISOLONE (METHYLPREDNISOLONE SODIUM SUCCINATE) : 125 MG. It is listed in the Health Canada Drug Product Database under DIN 02063727, held by PFIZER CANADA ULC, supplied as POWDER ; KIT for INTRAVENOUS ; INTRAMUSCULAR administration. Health Canada currently lists it as cancelled post market, status dated 15-Sep-2015. Nexara Health is a licensed Canadian wholesale distributor (DEL 3-002896-A) and can source this product for hospitals, pharmacies and clinics. Availability and lead time are confirmed per order.
What is SOLU-MEDROL used for?
Intravenous administration of SOLU-MEDROL (methylprednisolone sodium succinate) is indicated in situations in which a rapid and intense hormonal effect is required. These include hypersensitivity and dermatologic conditions such as Status asthmaticus, Anaphylactic reactions, Drug reactions, Contact dermatitis, Urticaria, Generalized neurodermatitis, Reactions to insect bites, Pemphigus foliaceous and vulgaris, Exfoliative dermatitis, Erythema multiforme, and as adjunctive therapy in Acute systemic lupus erythematosus, Acute rheumatic fever, Acute gout, Ulcerative colitis, Shock, Organ transplants, and Cerebral oedema of non traumatic origin.
Authorized indication as written in the Health Canada product monograph. For healthcare professionals and licensed purchasers; this is not medical advice.
Product details and regulatory record
| DIN | 02063727 |
|---|---|
| Brand name | SOLU-MEDROL |
| Generic / active ingredient | METHYLPREDNISOLONE (METHYLPREDNISOLONE SODIUM SUCCINATE) : 125 MG |
| Manufacturer | PFIZER CANADA ULC |
| Strength | 125 MG |
| Dosage form | POWDER ; KIT |
| Route of administration | INTRAVENOUS ; INTRAMUSCULAR |
| Schedule | Prescription |
| ATC code | H02AB04 METHYLPREDNISOLONE |
| Biosimilar | No |
| Health Canada status | CANCELLED POST MARKET |
| Status date | 15-Sep-2015 |
How is it stored and handled?
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How is it supplied?
500 mg, 1 g Vials; 40 mg, 125 mg, 500 mg, 1 g Act-O-Vials with preservative; 40 mg, 125 mg, 500 mg, 1 g Act-O-Vials without preservative
What can be used instead?
Other Canadian products sharing ATC code H02AB04 METHYLPREDNISOLONE. 13 of 34 DINs in this group are currently marketed — marketed products are listed first, because that is what can actually be bought. These tables describe supply, not clinical equivalence: substitution rests with the prescriber or pharmacist, and interchangeability is determined provincially.
| Product | Strength | Form | Manufacturer | Health Canada status | DIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEPO-MEDROL | 20 MG | SUSPENSION | PFIZER CANADA ULC | MARKETED | DIN 01934325 |
| DEPO-MEDROL | 40 MG | SUSPENSION | PFIZER CANADA ULC | MARKETED | DIN 00030759 |
| DEPO-MEDROL | 40 MG | SUSPENSION | PFIZER CANADA ULC | MARKETED | DIN 01934333 |
| DEPO-MEDROL | 80 MG | SUSPENSION | PFIZER CANADA ULC | MARKETED | DIN 00030767 |
| DEPO-MEDROL | 80 MG | SUSPENSION | PFIZER CANADA ULC | MARKETED | DIN 01934341 |
| MEDROL | 16 MG | TABLET | PFIZER CANADA ULC | MARKETED | DIN 00036129 |
| MEDROL | 4 MG | TABLET | PFIZER CANADA ULC | MARKETED | DIN 00030988 |
| SOLU-MEDROL | 1 G | KIT ; POWDER FOR SOLUTION | PFIZER CANADA ULC | MARKETED | DIN 02367971 |
| SOLU-MEDROL | 1 G | POWDER FOR SOLUTION | PFIZER CANADA ULC | MARKETED | DIN 00036137 |
| SOLU-MEDROL | 125 MG | POWDER FOR SOLUTION ; KIT | PFIZER CANADA ULC | MARKETED | DIN 02367955 |
Who else supplies METHYLPREDNISOLONE worldwide?
Nexara tracks national medicine registries and published price lists across multiple markets. METHYLPREDNISOLONE appears in 18 registered pack listings across 4 markets, published on 4 different national price bases. Where a Canadian route is closed, that is where an alternative route of supply starts — subject to the import rules in both countries.
Registered listings are not stock. Ask us to confirm what can actually be sourced for your order.
How can I get it?
Nexara Health supplies this product to licensed Canadian buyers — pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, licensed distributors, and clinical trial sponsors or their CROs. We confirm stock, pack size, expiry and pricing at the time of quotation. If the product is on backorder or in shortage, we identify equivalent alternatives and import options where permitted.
Ordering questions
Who can buy this from Nexara?
Licensed entities only. Nexara holds Health Canada establishment licence DEL 3-002896-A and ships only to a licensed address.
Is there a minimum order?
Yes, set per product line and per pack multiple rather than on the order total, so you are never asked to buy a part-pack. The minimum for this line is confirmed with your quote.
What is the lead time?
Confirmed per order at quotation, and it depends on current stock position and whether the product is in shortage.
Can Nexara supply this for a clinical trial?
Yes — comparator and background-therapy supply, including sourcing from other markets where a Canadian pack will not satisfy the protocol. Clinical trial supply.