Prednisolone 5 mg

Indication

For the treatment of bronchial asthma, allergic disease, rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatoid myocarditis, psoriasis, osteoarthritis, gouty arthritis, acute and chronic gout, and other inflammatory conditions.

Ingredients

• Prednisolone 5 mg

Direction

To be dispensed on physician's prescription. Please refer to the package insert for dosage details.

Side effects

• Fluid retention and swelling
• Increased appetite and weight gain
• Raised blood sugar
• Increased risk of infection
• Mood changes
• With long
• term use: osteoporosis and adrenal suppression

Precautions

• Do not stop long
• term treatment abruptly
• taper under medical supervision
• Use with caution in diabetes
• hypertension
• peptic ulcer and infections
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use
• stop if irritation or allergy occurs