Prednisolone Tablets
Prednisolone tablets for inflammatory conditions and allergies. It dampens the immune response, so it should be tapered off rather than stopped abruptly.
- Category
- Pain & Anti-inflammatories
- Active ingredient
- Prednisolone
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 5mg · 10mg · 20mg · 40mg
A generic with the stated active ingredient and strength. The maker is confirmed before dispatch.
Supply requirements for Prednisolone Tablets depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Prednisolone Tablets details
- Conditions
- Inflammatory Conditions · Allergic States · Autoimmune Disorders
- Alternative names
- panafcortelone
- Therapeutic class
- Glucocorticoid
- Pharmacological class
- Corticosteroid
- Known off-label uses
- asthma exacerbation
- Contraindications
- systemic fungal infections; concurrent live vaccine therapy
- Minor side effects
- increased appetite; insomnia; indigestion
- Moderate side effects
- weight gain; elevated glucose; fluid retention
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 18–36 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Insulin; Warfarin; Aspirin
- Age restrictions
- Approved for paediatric and adult populations.
Serious side effects
adrenal suppression, requires immediate medical attention; severe bone mineral density loss, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Prednisolone tablets for inflammatory conditions and allergies. It dampens the immune response, so it should be tapered off rather than stopped abruptly.
Mechanism of action
Binds to glucocorticoid receptors to inhibit localised transcription of pro-inflammatory cytokines and arachidonic acid synthesis.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use if benefit outweighs risk. Monitor neonate for adrenal insufficiency. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
What you will receive
Prednisolone Tablets is a generic, listed by its active ingredient, Prednisolone.
- The maker is confirmed before dispatch.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry details.