Prednisolone Medicpharma Not available

Indication

Adrenocortical steroid (anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant) used for allergic conditions, asthma, rheumatic and inflammatory disorders, skin diseases and other corticosteroid-responsive conditions.

Ingredients

• Prednisolone

Direction

Prescription medicine. Take exactly as directed by the physician, usually in the morning with food. Do not stop suddenly after prolonged use; the dose must be reduced gradually.

Side effects

• Increased appetite
• weight gain
• fluid retention
• raised blood sugar and blood pressure.
• Stomach irritation
• mood changes
• sleep problems.
• With long
• term use: increased infection risk
• osteoporosis
• muscle weakness
• cataract
• adrenal suppression.
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist if unsure
• stop use and seek advice if an allergic reaction occurs.

Precautions

• Use only under medical supervision
• do not use in untreated systemic infections.
• Caution in diabetes
• hypertension
• peptic ulcer
• osteoporosis
• glaucoma
• pregnancy and breastfeeding.
• Do not stop abruptly after long
• term treatment.
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist if unsure
• stop use and seek advice if an allergic reaction occurs.