
Prednisolone 20mg Tablets
SKU GME410
Product Introduction
Prednisolone 20mg is an oral corticosteroid used to treat inflammatory, allergic, autoimmune, respiratory, dermatologic, rheumatologic, eye, blood, kidney, and other steroid-responsive conditions. It works by reducing inflammatory mediator release and suppressing overactive immune responses.
How to use
Take Prednisolone 20mg exactly as prescribed, often with food. Follow the timing and taper plan if provided. Do not stop suddenly after regular or long-term use unless the prescriber tells you.
How it works
Prednisolone is a corticosteroid that suppresses inflammatory and immune pathways, reducing swelling, allergy activity, and autoimmune inflammation.
Common side effects
Possible effects include indigestion, increased appetite, mood change, sleep disturbance, acne, fluid retention, raised glucose, and raised blood pressure. Serious concerns include infection, adrenal suppression, stomach bleeding, bone loss, eye pressure/cataract, psychiatric symptoms, and severe allergy.
Important information
Review infection, diabetes, blood pressure, ulcers, osteoporosis, glaucoma, cataract, mood disorder, liver disease, kidney disease, pregnancy, breastfeeding, live vaccines, NSAIDs, anticoagulants, and immunosuppressants.
Uses
Inflammatory, allergic, autoimmune, respiratory, skin, eye, joint, blood, kidney, or other steroid-responsive conditions when systemic prednisolone is prescribed.
Benefits
Provides systemic anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effect for conditions where rapid or broad steroid control is needed.
What is Prednisolone 20mg used for?
Prednisolone 20mg is used for many steroid-responsive inflammatory, allergic, and immune-related conditions when prescribed.
Why take it with food?
Food can reduce stomach irritation and indigestion from oral prednisolone.
Can Prednisolone 20mg be stopped suddenly?
Not after regular or longer use unless advised. A taper may be needed to prevent withdrawal or flare.
Why watch for infection?
Prednisolone suppresses immune responses and may mask or worsen infection signs.
Does Prednisolone 20mg affect blood sugar?
Yes. Steroids can raise blood sugar, so people with diabetes or risk factors may need closer monitoring.
Are vaccines relevant?
Yes. Live vaccines and immune response to vaccines should be reviewed during systemic steroid therapy.
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