Prednisolone

What it’s used for

1. Endocrine disorders.

How to take it

The initial dosage of prednisolone tablets may vary from 5 mg to 60 mg per day depending on the specific disease entity being treated. In situations of less severity, lower doses will generally suffice, while in selected patients higher initial doses may be required.

Important warnings

Persons who are on drugs which suppress the immune system are more susceptible to infections than healthy individuals. Chickenpox and measles, for example, can have a more serious or even fatal course in non-immune children or adults on corticosteroids.

Common side effects

Fluid and Electrolyte Disturbances Sodium retention. Fluid retention.

If pregnant or breastfeeding

Usage in Pregnancy Since adequate human reproduction studies have not been done with corticosteroids, the use of these drugs in pregnancy, nursing mothers or women of childbearing potential requires that the possible benefits of the drug be weighed against the potential hazards to the mother and embryo or fetus.

Forms & strengths

2.5 MG/ML / 100 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution · 2.5 MG Delayed Release Oral Tablet · 5 MG Delayed Release Oral Tablet · 5 MG Disintegrating Oral Tablet · 0.03 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution · 0.1 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution · 0.3 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution · 1 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution · 3 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution · 10 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension · 5 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution · 1.25 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension · 5 MG Oral Tablet · 1 MG Oral Tablet · 25 MG Oral Tablet · 5 MG/ML Oral Solution · 5 MG Rectal Suppository · 25 MG/ML Injectable Suspension · 2 MG / 5 MG Oral Tablet · 3 MG/ML Oral Solution · 1 MG/ML Oral Solution · 10 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution · 1.25 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution · 50 MG Oral Tablet

Questions to ask your doctor or pharmacist

• Is this the right medicine for my condition, and how long should I take it?
• What side effects should I watch for, and which need urgent attention?
• Does this interact with my other medicines, supplements, or alcohol?
• What should I do if I miss a dose or take too much?