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Prednisolone

Prednisolone (Orapred) is a corticosteroid used for allergic, inflammatory and autoimmune conditions. This catalogue lists Prednisolone Tablets and Orapred, both tablet medicines containing the same ingredient.

Prednisolone Tablets

Inflammatory Conditions, Allergic States

5mg · 10mg · 20mg · 40mg

Prednisolone tablets for inflammatory conditions and allergies. It dampens the immune response, so it should be tapered off rather than stopped abruptly.

From$0.50/ tabletView

Orapred

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Asthma, Allergic States

2.5mg · 5mg · 10mg · 20mg · 40mg

Prednisolone tablets for rheumatoid arthritis and asthma. It mimics natural steroid hormones to damp down inflammation.

From$0.72/ tabletView

Key points

  • Withdrawal: After treatment for more than three weeks at 5 mg prednisolone or equivalent, it should not be stopped abruptly.
  • Unusual stress: Corticosteroid therapy during an unusual stress situation may require more rapidly acting corticosteroid before, during and afterwards.
  • Adrenal conditions: Prednisolone is also used for primary and secondary adrenal insufficiency and congenital adrenal hyperplasia.

Brands and forms in this catalogue

Prednisolone Tablets and Orapred are tablet formulations of prednisolone. The Pain & Anti-inflammatories category groups this corticosteroid with related medicines, while the two product names distinguish the listings.

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