Deltasone
Indicated to address systemic inflammatory flares to relieve physical pain and support immune system normalisation.
- Categories
- Pain & Anti-inflammatories · Respiratory Health · Allergy Relief · Digestive Health · Skin Care
- Active ingredient
- Prednisone
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 5mg · 10mg · 20mg · 40mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Deltasone, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Deltasone vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Deltasone details
- Conditions
- Inflammatory Conditions · Allergic States · Asthma Exacerbation
- Alternative names
- prednisone
- Therapeutic class
- Glucocorticoid
- Pharmacological class
- Corticosteroid
- Known off-label uses
- autoimmune hepatitis
- Contraindications
- systemic fungal infections; concurrent live vaccine administration
- Minor side effects
- increased appetite; indigestion; insomnia
- Moderate side effects
- elevated glucose; weight gain; mild fluid retention
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Pfizer
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 18–36 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Insulin; Warfarin; Aspirin
- Age restrictions
- Approved for paediatric and adult populations.
Serious side effects
adrenal insufficiency, requires immediate medical attention; severe bone mineral density loss, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
indicated to address systemic inflammatory flares to relieve physical pain and support immune system normalisation.
Mechanism of action
Binds to glucocorticoid receptors to inhibit localised transcription of pro-inflammatory cytokines and arachidonic acid synthesis.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Use if benefit outweighs risk. Monitor neonate for adrenal insufficiency. Breastfeeding: Compatible.
What you will receive
Deltasone is the originator brand name, made by Pfizer. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Pfizer.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Prednisone is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.