PREDNICORT 5MG Tablet

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.

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