Circulars

07 September 2017

[Reminder] Adding Warning On A Medicine Solu Medrol20Mg &40Mg Injection(Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate)- Pfizer

Reference: CIR-2017-SHN0759

To: All Health Facilities -Private Sector

 

In accordance with the recommendations of the Ministry of Health and Prevention and the Keenness of community an

public health safety, we would like to draw your attention to the fact that the manufacturer has added a warning

on the above-mentioned drug which is used to treat conditions such as  arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/ intestinal /lung diseases and immune system disorders. This is because they contain cow's milk, which may cause severe allergic reactions in patients who are allergic to cow's milk or any of its ingredients and other dairy products.