Prednisolone 5mg Tablets

Prednisolone 5mg Tablets, made by Lahore Chemical & Pharmaceutical Works Ltd, is a corticosteroid (steroid) medicine. Its active ingredient is Prednisolone 5mg, and it is used for asthma, allergies, arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, skin conditions, autoimmune diseases and nephrotic syndrome. Pack size: 1000 tablets.

Uses of Prednisolone 5mg Tablets

Prednisolone 5mg Tablets is used to reduce inflammation and calm the immune system in many conditions, including asthma flare-ups, severe allergies, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, skin diseases, kidney conditions such as nephrotic syndrome, and other autoimmune disorders. Eye drops are used for eye inflammation.

How Prednisolone 5mg Tablets works

Prednisolone is a man-made steroid similar to cortisol. It reduces the production of chemicals that cause inflammation and dampens overactive immune responses.

Possible side effects

Side effects depend on the dose and length of treatment, and can include:

• Increased appetite and weight gain
• Mood changes or trouble sleeping
• Raised blood sugar
• Indigestion
• Fluid retention

Tell your doctor about signs of infection, black stools, severe mood changes, blurred vision or very high blood sugar.

Precautions and warnings

• Take it with food in the morning unless told otherwise.
• Do not stop it suddenly after more than a few days; your doctor will lower the dose gradually.
• It weakens the immune system; avoid contact with chickenpox or measles.
• Tell your doctor if you have diabetes, high blood pressure, stomach ulcers, glaucoma or osteoporosis.

Storage

Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep it in the original pack until use. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Buy Prednisolone 5mg Tablets online in Pakistan

Order Prednisolone 5mg Tablets from Medimart and get genuine medicines delivered to your door in 2 to 3 working days, with cash on delivery available across Pakistan. You can also compare other brands of Prednisolone by price and pack size. This is a prescription medicine, so please use it only as advised by your doctor.

Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.