Prednisolone belongs to a class of medicines called corticosteroids. Corticosteroids are hormones that are found naturally in your body and help to keep you healthy and well. Prednisolone can help reduce inflammation and reduce symptoms of swelling, redness, and itchiness.
Prednisolone can also be used to treat conditions such as:
This medication may also be given as a replacement if the body does not produce enough corticosteroid hormones.
You can also find out about this medication by watching these videos:
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If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Then take your next dose at the usual time. Do not take two doses to make up for the missed dose.
Inform your healthcare professional if:
You may get infections more easily while being treated with this medication. Avoid crowded places or being near people who are sick. Avoid close contact with people who have chicken pox, shingles or measles. See a doctor if you develop fever, sore throat or other signs of infection.
Avoid taking alcohol with this medication to reduce the chance of an upset stomach.
If your doctor has put you on a low salt diet, follow this dietary instruction strictly. This is usually done to prevent excessive water retention.
Inform the doctor if any of the above side effects lasts for more than a few days or if they become severe.
The symptoms of a drug allergy include one or more of the following:
If you experience any of these symptoms, you should stop your medication and see your healthcare professional immediately.
You can also find out about drug allergies by watching these videos:
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Other rare but serious effects that may occur include:
If you experience any of these symptoms, you should see your healthcare professional immediately.
Store in a cool and dry place, away from direct sunlight. Keep this medication away from children.
Pack this medication into a black trash bag and seal it tightly before throwing into the rubbish chute or bin.
Disclaimers
If you take more than the recommended dose, please seek medical advice immediately. The information provided on this page does not replace information from your healthcare professional. Please consult your healthcare professional for more information.
This article is jointly developed by members of the National Medication Information workgroup. The workgroup consists of cluster partners (National Healthcare Group, National University Health System and SingHealth), community pharmacies (Guardian, Unity and Watsons) and Pharmaceutical Society of Singapore. The content does not reflect drug availability and supply information in pharmacies and healthcare institutions. You are advised to check with the respective institutions for such information.
Last updated on January 2024
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