Prednisolone

Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your doctor may order certain lab tests to check your body's response to prednisolone.

If you are having any skin tests such as allergy tests or tuberculosis tests, tell the doctor or technician that you are taking prednisolone.

If you have diabetes, prednisolone may increase your blood sugar level. If you monitor your blood sugar (glucose) at home, test your blood or urine more frequently than usual. Call your doctor if your blood sugar is high.

Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.

It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.

Prednisolone (prednisolone (prednisolone (prednisolone tablets) tablets) tablets) Tablets USP 5 mg are scored, round, peach tablets imprinted DAN DAN 5059 supplied in bottles of 100, and 1000.

Dispense in a well-closed container with child-resistant closure. Store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F). [See USP controlled room temperature.]

Watson Laboratories, Inc., Corona, CA 92880 USA. Revised: June 2006. FDA revision date: 9/16/2007

No information provided.

Naturally occurring glucocorticoids (hydro-cortisone and cortisone), which also have salt-retaining properties, are used as replacement therapy in adrenocortical deficiency states. Their synthetic analogs such as prednisolone are primarily used for their potent anti-inflammatory effects in disorders of many organ systems.

Glucocorticoids such as prednisolone cause profound and varied metabolic effects. In addition, they modify the body's immune responses to diverse stimuli.

Prednisolone is part of the drug class:

• Corticosteroids acting locally

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Especially tell your doctor if you take:

• ALDESLEUKIN/PREDNISOLONE
• AMBENONIUM CHLORIDE/PREDNISOLONE
• APREPITANT/PREDNISOLONE
• ARIPIPRAZOLE/PREDNISOLONE
• CIPROFLOXACIN/PREDNISOLONE
• GEMIFLOXACIN/PREDNISOLONE
• LEVOFLOXACIN/PREDNISOLONE
• MOXIFLOXACIN/PREDNISOLONE
• NORFLOXACIN/PREDNISOLONE
• OFLOXACIN/PREDNISOLONE
• PREDNISOLONE/QUETIAPINE FUMARATE
• PREDNISOLONE/RIFABUTIN
• PREDNISOLONE/RIFAMPIN
• PREDNISOLONE/RIFAPENTINE
• PREDNISOLONE/RISPERIDONE
• PREDNISOLONE/RITONAVIR
• PREDNISOLONE/WARFARIN

This is not a complete list of Prednisolonedrug interactions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Prednisolone is available in the following forms:

• Disintegrating Tablet
• Enema
• Enemas
• Injectable Solution
• Injectable Suspension
• Ophthalmic Solution
• Ophthalmic Suspension
• Oral Solution
• Oral Suspension
• Oral Tablet
• Otic Suspension
• Rectal Foam
• Rectal Suppository
• Topical Cream

Synthetic glucocorticoid; minimal mineralocorticoid activity.a b c

Storage

Oral

15–30°C.a

Tight containers at 4–25°; may be refrigerated.d

20–25°C; do not refrigerate.g

Take prednisolone exactly as directed by your doctor. Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. To do so may increase the chance for unwanted effects.

prednisolone comes with a patient instruction insert. Read and follow the instructions in the insert carefully. Ask your doctor if you have any questions.

prednisolone should be taken with food to avoid stomach irritation.

Measure the oral liquid with the special oral syringe that comes with the package. The average household teaspoon may not hold the right amount of liquid.

If you use prednisolone for a long time, do not suddenly stop using it without checking first with your doctor. You may need to slowly decrease your dose before stopping it completely.

Dosing

The dose of prednisolone will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of prednisolone. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

• For oral dosage form (solution, suspension, syrup, tablets):
  • Dose depends on medical condition:
    • Adults—At first, 5 to 60 milligrams (mg) per day. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed.
    • Children—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The dose is usually 0.14 to 2 mg per kilogram (kg) of body weight per day, divided and taken 3 or 4 times a day. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of prednisolone, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.