PREDNISOLONE TABLET B.P 5 mg 5mg

Indication

Treatment of inflammatory and autoimmune conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, allergic disorders, inflammatory bowel disease, skin conditions, and adrenal insufficiency

Ingredients

• Prednisolone 5mg

Direction

Adults: Dose varies by condition, typically 5-60mg daily. Take with food to reduce stomach irritation. Follow prescribed tapering schedule when discontinuing.

Side effects

• Increased appetite
• weight gain
• insomnia
• mood changes
• elevated blood glucose
• osteoporosis with long
• term use
• immunosuppression
• fluid retention
• skin thinning

Precautions

• Do not stop abruptly after prolonged use
• must be tapered gradually. Avoid live vaccines during treatment. Caution in diabetes
• hypertension
• peptic ulcer
• osteoporosis
• glaucoma. Increased infection risk.