Prednisolone
Also sold as: Deltacortril, Wysolone
Prescription neededSteroids (corticosteroids)
Comes as:TabletOral solutionEye drops
Usual adult dose
Dose is set by your doctor and depends on the illness; a common adult dose is 5 to 60 mg once a day in the morning with food. After more than 3 weeks of use, do not stop suddenly — the dose must be lowered slowly as your doctor advises.
Your doctor may give you a different dose. Children's doses depend on weight.
Side effects
Common
- increased appetite and weight gain
- mood changes
- trouble sleeping
- stomach irritation
- high blood sugar
Serious — get help
Stop taking it and see a doctor straight away if you notice:
- black stools or vomiting blood
- signs of serious infection (fever
- chills)
Do not take it, or take care, if
- Untreated serious infection (including active TB) unless a doctor is treating it
- Live vaccines during high-dose treatment
- Diabetes, high blood pressure, stomach ulcer, glaucoma or osteoporosis (use with caution)
- Do not stop suddenly after long use
Interactions
Medicines that can react with this one.
Moderate15 medicinesTake together only with care. Ask your doctor or pharmacist.
- Aspirin
Steroids with aspirin raise the risk of stomach ulcers and bleeding.
- Biphasic isophane insulin 30/70