Prednisolone 5 mg

Indication

A corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant actions, used in a wide range of allergic, inflammatory, rheumatic, respiratory, dermatological and autoimmune conditions, and other disorders responsive to corticosteroid therapy.

Ingredients

• Prednisolone 5 mg

Direction

On medical prescription only. Take as directed by the physician, preferably with or after food. Do not stop treatment abruptly; the dose should be reduced gradually under medical supervision.

Side effects

• Fluid retention
• increased appetite and weight gain
• raised blood sugar and blood pressure
• Insomnia
• mood changes
• indigestion or gastric irritation
• increased susceptibility to infection
• Long
• term use may cause osteoporosis
• muscle weakness and Cushingoid features
• consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs

Precautions

• Do not stop taking suddenly after prolonged use
• the dose must be tapered under medical supervision
• Use with caution in patients with infections
• diabetes
• hypertension
• peptic ulcer
• osteoporosis or psychiatric conditions
• Prescription
• only medicine
• consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs