Primary or secondary adrenocortical insufficiency (hydrocortisone or cortisone is the first choice; synthetic analogs may be used in conjunction with mineralocorticoids where applicable; in infancy mineralocorticoid supplementation is of particular importance). Congenital adrenal hyperplasia Nonsuppurative thyroiditis Hypercalcemia associated with cancer 2.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Prednisolone. Full label: DailyMed.
Primary or secondary adrenocortical insufficiency (hydrocortisone or cortisone is the first choice; synthetic analogs may be used in conjunction with mineralocorticoids where applicable; in infancy mineralocorticoid supplementation is of particular importance). Congenital adrenal hyperplasia Nonsuppurative thyroiditis Hypercalcemia associated with cancer 2. Rheumatic disorders. As adjunctive therapy for short-term administration (to tide the patient over an acute episode or exacerbation) in: Psoriatic arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis; including juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (selected cases may require low-dose maintenance therapy) Ankylosing spondylitis Acute and subacute bursitis Acute nonspecific tenosynovitis Acute gouty arthritis Post-traumatic osteoarthritis Synovitis of osteoarthritis Epicondylitis 3. Collagen diseases. During an exacerbation or as maintenance therapy in selected cases of: Systemic lupus erythematosus Acute rheumatic carditis Systemic dermatomyositis (polymyositis) 4.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Prednisolone. Full label: DailyMed.
The initial dosage of prednisolone tablets may vary from 5 mg to 60 mg per day depending on the specific disease entity being treated. In situations of less severity, lower doses will generally suffice, while in selected patients higher initial doses may be required. The initial dosage should be maintained or adjusted until a satisfactory response is noted.
Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Prednisolone — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.
Systemic fungal infections
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Prednisolone. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
In patients on corticosteroid therapy subjected to unusual stress increased dosage of rapidly acting corticosteroids before, during, and after the stressful situation is indicated. Immunosuppression and Increased Risk of Infection Corticosteroids, including prednisolone, suppress the immune system and increase the risk of infection with any pathogen, including viral, bacterial, fungal, protozoan, or helminthic pathogens.
Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Prednisolone — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
Fluid and Electrolyte Disturbances Sodium retention. Fluid retention. Congestive heart failure in susceptible patients. Potassium loss. Hypokalemic alkalosis. Hypertension. Musculoskeletal Muscle weakness. Steroid myopathy. Loss of muscle mass. Osteoporosis. Vertebral compression fractures. Aseptic necrosis of femoral and humeral heads. Pathologic fracture of long bones.
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Prednisolone — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.
26 brands · 8 makers in the NepalDoc catalog — see the full Prednisolone guide →
What is Emsolone 10?
Emsolone 10mg Tablet is a Prednisolone medicine made by Medo Pharma. It comes as 10mg Tablet.
What is the generic name of Emsolone 10?
The generic name of Emsolone 10 is Prednisolone.
Which brands of Prednisolone are available in Nepal?
26 brands of Prednisolone are listed in the NepalDoc catalog, from 8 makers — including Cortilone 30mg Tablet, Cortilone 10mg Tablet, Cortilone 2.5mg Tablet, Cortilone 20mg Tablet, Cortilone 40mg Tablet, Cortilone 5mg Tablet.
What are the side effects of Prednisolone?
Fluid and Electrolyte Disturbances Sodium retention. Fluid retention. Congestive heart failure in susceptible patients. Potassium loss. Hypokalemic alkalosis. Hypertension. Musculoskeletal Muscle weakness.
This page is information only and is not medical advice. Medicine details come from the sources listed above and may change — always confirm the medicine, strength and dose with a pharmacist or doctor before use. A catalog listing does not guarantee that a medicine is in stock at any pharmacy.
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