Prelone Oral: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Pictures, Warnings & Dosing

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Do not use a household spoon because you may not get the correct dose.

Tell your doctor right away if you have symptoms of high blood sugar such as increased thirst/urination. If you already have diabetes, check your blood sugar regularly as directed and share the results with your doctor. Your doctor may need to adjust your diabetes medication, exercise program, or diet. Because this drug works by weakening the immune system, it may lower your ability to fight infections. This may make you more likely to get a serious infection or make any infection you have worse. Tell your doctor right away if you have any signs of infection .

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. There are many brands, strengths, and forms of liquid prednisolone available. Read the dosing instructions carefully for each product because the amount of prednisolone may be different between products. See also Precautions and Storage sections. Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so.

Prednisolone is a man-made form of a natural substance made by the adrenal gland. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as pain, swelling and allergic-type reactions. Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions.

If you are taking this medication every other day, ask your doctor or pharmacist what you should do if you miss a dose. Other medications can affect the removal of prednisolone from your body, which may affect how prednisolone works. Examples include estrogens, azole antifungals , rifamycins , St. John's wort, drugs used to treat seizures , among others. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor. Some conditions may become worse when this drug is suddenly stopped.

If you suddenly stop using this medication, you may have withdrawal symptoms . To help prevent withdrawal, your doctor may lower your dose slowly. Withdrawal is more likely if you have used prednisolone for a long time or in high doses. Tell your doctor or pharmacist right away if you have withdrawal.

Use of this medication for prolonged or repeated periods may result in oral thrush or a yeast infection. Contact your doctor if you notice white patches in your mouth or a change in vaginal discharge. Nausea, heartburn, headache, dizziness, menstrual period changes, trouble sleeping, increased sweating, or acne may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval. Before taking prednisolone, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to prednisone; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. This product may contain alcohol, sugar, and/or aspartame.

Some brands must be refrigerated, and others must be stored at room temperature. Keep all medications away from children and pets. During pregnancy, prednisolone should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. Infants born to mothers who have been using this medication for an extended period of time may have hormone problems. Tell your doctor right away if you notice symptoms such as nausea/vomiting that doesn't stop, severe diarrhea, or weakness in your newborn.

Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company. Tell your health care professional that you are using prednisolone before having any immunizations/vaccinations. Avoid contact with people who have recently received live vaccines . This medication may mask signs of infection. It can make you more likely to get infections or may worsen any current infections.

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