Description
What is Prednisolone 5mg / 10mg / 20mg Tablets?
Prednisolone is a medication indicated in the treatment of endocrine disorders, rheumatic disorders, collagen diseases, dermatologic diseases, allergic states, ophthalmic diseases, respiratory diseases, hematologic disorders, neoplastic diseases, edematous states, gastrointestinal disease, and diseases affecting the nervous system.
Prednisolone Tablet is a steroid. It is used to treat a wide variety of medical conditions such as severe allergic reactions, allergic conditions, asthma, rheumatic disorder, skin and eye disorders, and nephrotic syndrome. It suppresses the immune system and provides relief from inflammation.
Prednisolone Tablet should be taken with food to avoid an upset stomach. It should be swallowed whole with water at the same time(s) each day. Your doctor will decide the dose and how often you should take them. This may change from time to time depending on how well they are working. You should take this medicine regularly to get the most benefit, even if you feel fine.
The most common side effect of this medicine is a reduction in bone density, weight gain, mood changes, upset stomach, and behavioral changes. Talk to your doctor if these bother you or do not go away. Taking Prednisolone Tablet can also make it harder for you to fight off infections. Tell your doctor if you have any signs of infection such as fever or sore throat.
Let your doctor know about any medical issues you have, especially poor blood circulation, diabetes, and immune system problems, and about other medicines, you are taking (particularly steroids).
Brand names: Pediapred, FloPred, Orapred, Orapred ODT, Millipred, Millipred DP, Prelone Syrup, Veripred 20.
Why used Prednisolone 5mg / 10mg / 20mg Tablet?
In Treatment of Severe allergic reactions. Prednisolone Tablet is a corticosteroid. In addition to the many other benefits, it can be used in the treatment of severe allergic reactions. This medicine works by reducing the inflammation associated with allergies. It is a highly effective medicine. Take it in the exact dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor to get the most benefit from it.
In Treatment of Allergic conditions. Prednisolone Tablet prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. It can be used to treat a great many different inflammatories and allergic conditions including arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, and ulcerative colitis which affect the skin, blood, eyes, lungs, stomach, and nervous system. It works by lowering your immune system’s response to these conditions thereby reducing symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching and other allergic-type reactions.
This medicine is given orally (by mouth). You should always take it as it has been prescribed for you. Do not stop taking it without your doctor’s advice. This can cause unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Because this medicine weakens your immune system, you should avoid being near people who are ill or have infections.
In Prevention of Asthma. Prednisolone Tablet works by reducing and preventing swelling and inflammation in your lungs. It is known as a “preventer” and is used to prevent the symptoms of asthma such as tightness in your chest, wheezing, breathlessness, and coughing. This means you can carry out your daily activities more easily and more confidently.
It may take a few weeks for this medicine to show full effects. Keep taking it regularly as prescribed even if you do not have any symptoms (this means it is working). Do not stop taking it unless your doctor advises you to, otherwise, you are more likely to suffer from symptoms. This medicine will not stop an asthma attack that has already started.
In Treatment of Rheumatic disorder. Prednisolone Tablet prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. It can be used to treat a great many different inflammatories and allergic conditions including arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, ulcerative colitis, and conditions which affect the skin, blood, eyes, lungs, stomach, and nervous system. It works by lowering your immune system’s response to these conditions thereby reducing symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching, and other allergic-type reactions.
This medicine should always be taken as it has been prescribed for you. Do not stop taking it without your doctor’s advice. This can cause unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Because this medicine weakens your immune system, you should avoid being near people who are ill or have infections.
In Treatment of Skin disorders. Prednisolone Tablets prevent the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. It can be used to treat a great many different inflammatories and allergic conditions of the skin such as eczema, atopic dermatitis, and psoriasis. It works by lowering your immune system’s response to these conditions thereby reducing symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching, and other allergic-type reactions.
In Treatment of Eye disorders. Prednisolone Tablet helps relieve symptoms of eye infections such as redness, swelling, itching, and watering of eyes. This medicine works by decreasing the production of certain chemicals that cause inflammation of the eyes. This will make it easier for you to go about your daily activities. Use it as prescribed to get the most benefit. If you see no improvement even after a week, talk to your doctor.
In Treatment of Nephrotic syndrome. Nephrotic syndrome is a kidney disorder that causes your body to pass too much protein in your urine accompanied by excessive swelling over various parts of the body such as around the eyes and in the feet and ankles. Wysolone Tablet works by suppressing the immune system thereby reducing inflammation and swelling that occur in nephrotic syndrome. It reduces the protein in the urine and also helps in getting rid of the extra fluid, thereby relieving the swelling over different parts of the body. This helps to restore normal kidney function and prevents further damage to the kidneys.
