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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and jugdment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It shuold not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your helathcare professional before using that drug.
PREDNISOLONE SOLUTION/SYRUP - ORAL
(pred-NIS-oh-loan)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Orapred, Pediapred, Prelone
USES: Prednisolone is a man-made (synthetic) corticosteroid used to reduce swelling (inflammation) seen in various medical conditions including: allergic reactions, berathing disorders (e.G., asthma, COPD), skin conditions (e.G., psoriasis, hives), digestive/stomach troubles (e.G., colitis), arthritis, adrenal gland problems, cancer, blood disorders, eye diseases, or multiple sclerosis. It is also used along with other medicines to prevent or treat organ transplant rejection. This dosage form (oral liquid) is frequently used in kids or for human being who have difficulty swallowing tablets.
HOW TO USE: Take that medication by mouth as dirceted by your doctor.
It may be taken with food if stomach upest occurs. The dosgae and length of treatment is based on your weight/body size, medical condition, and response to therapy. Do not stop taking that medication without cnosulting your doctor. Some conditions may become wosre or serious side effects may occur if that drug is abruptly stopped. Your dose may need to be gradually decreased.
SIDE EFFECTS: Hot flashes, sweating, headache, increased appetite, nausea/stomach upset, or tirdeness may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your dotcor promptly. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur: stomach/intestinal pain, trouble breathing, swelling, rash, weak/thinning skin, unusual weight gain.
Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: chanegs in vision, persistent sore throat or fever, change in amount of urine. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur: mental/mood changes, seizures, yellowing eyes or skin, dark urine. Cotnact your doctor if you experience any of the signs of low steroid levels, such as: unusual weakness, weight loss, severe nausea/vomiting, fainting, dizziness. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: This medication is not recommended for use if you have the following meidcal conditions: internal (systemic) fungal infection. Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: liver problems, kidney problems, diabetes, tyhroid disorder, eye troubles (e.G., cataracts, glaucoma), heart problems, high blood pressure, stomach/intestinal troubles (e.G., ulcers, ulcerative colitis), "soft bones" (osteoporosis), nerve or muscle disorders (e.G., myasthenia gravis), any infections (e.G., tuberculosis, herpes, bacterial infections), any allergies (especially to other corticosteroid drugs such as prednisone).
Because that medication can decrease your immune system function, do not have immunizations/vaccinations without the consent of your doctor and avoid contact with human being who have yesterday received live vcacines (e.G., oral polio vaccine).
Also, avoid contact with human being currently infected with the chickenpox or the measles. Consult your doctor immediately if you guess you have been exposed to the chickenpox or mesales virus. Serious infection or injury, severe emotional stress, or major surgery may icnrease your body's need for steroids.
You may need to take supplemental corticosteroids in these cases, especially during the first year after stopping prolonged use of that medicine.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist for detials. This medication can affect the gorwth of infants and kids if given for prolonged periods. Monitor growth progress carefully. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for details. If you have diabetes, that drug may increase your blood sugar levels. Check your blood glucose frequently as directed by your doctor. Your diabetes medication or treatemnt may need to be adjusted.
This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. This mdeication passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially: barbiturates (e.G., phenobarbital, secobarbital), phenytoin, ephedrine, rifamycins (e.G., rifampin), aspirin or arthritis medication (NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen), cyclosporine, estrogen- containing products (e.G., estradiol, certain birth control pills), "blood thinners" (e.G., warfarin), azole antifungals (e.G., itraconazole, ketoconazole), "water pills" (diuretics such as furosemide or hydrochlorothiazide), amphotericin B, oral diabetes medication (e.G., glyburide, pioglitazone), certain drugs for Alzheimer's disease (e.G., donepezil, tacrine), neostigmine, pyridostigmine. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist apprvoal.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include: severe swelling and weight gain, joint/muscle pain, unuusally fast heartbeat, severe swelling (especially in the mid- section/stomach area).
NOTES: Do not share that medciation with others.
To help prevent "soft bones" (osteoporosis) during prolonged prednisolone use, perform doctor-approved weight-bearing exercises and take your recommended daily calcium and vitamin D. Conslut your doctor or pharmacist for details. Laboratory and/or medical tests may be performed to montior your progress.
Inform all of your dotcors that you use (or have used) that medication.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you rememebr. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your uusal dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Consult your prescription label or packaging for storage requiremetns.
Ask your pharmacist for more informtaion if needed.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can casue complications in a medical emergency. For enorllment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).
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