Prednisolone Tablets
Utilised to manage systemic inflammatory states to alleviate physical pain and support immune system normalisation.
- Categories
- Pain & Anti-inflammatories · Respiratory Health · Allergy Relief · Digestive Health · Skin Care
- Active ingredient
- Prednisolone
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 5mg · 10mg · 20mg · 40mg
The exact manufacturer offered is confirmed by the fulfilment partner before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Prednisolone Tablets vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Prednisolone Tablets details
- Conditions
- Inflammatory Conditions · Allergic States · Autoimmune Disorders
- Alternative names
- panafcortelone
- Therapeutic class
- Glucocorticoid
- Pharmacological class
- Corticosteroid
- Known off-label uses
- asthma exacerbation
- Contraindications
- systemic fungal infections; concurrent live vaccine therapy
- Minor side effects
- increased appetite; insomnia; indigestion
- Moderate side effects
- weight gain; elevated glucose; fluid retention
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- 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 suppression, requires immediate medical attention; severe bone mineral density loss, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
utilised to manage systemic inflammatory states to alleviate 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
Prednisolone Tablets is a generic medicine sold under the name of its active ingredient, Prednisolone, rather than under a brand.
- The fulfilment partner confirms the offered manufacturer and product before supply.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form and pack shown at checkout before confirming an order.