Pednisol 10mg Tablet
Prescription RequiredPrimarily used for
Potentiallyunsafewith
Pregnancy
₹7.36
₹0.74/Tablet
10 tablets in 1 strip
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Medicine Overview of Pednisol Tablet
Uses of Pednisol Tablet
Pednisol 10mg Tablet is used in the treatment of Severe allergic reaction, Allergic disorders, Asthma, rheumatic disorder, skin disorders, eye disorders and nephrotic syndrome.
Side effects of Pednisol Tablet
Common
Electrolyte imbalance, Redistribution/accumulation of body fat, Bone degradation, Increased risk of infection, Muscle disorders, Increased blood pressure, Altered bone growth, Skin scar, Behavioural changes, Increased glucose level in blood, Cataract.
How to use Pednisol Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. It can be taken with or without food, but it is better to take Pednisol 10mg Tablet at a fixed time.
How Pednisol Tablet works
Prednisolone belongs to a group of medicines called as glucocorticosteroids. Prednisolone increases the level of corticosteroids which are already present in the body and helps to treat various inflammatory conditions. It has anti-inflammatory, metabolic, immune, and hormonal effects on the body..
In Depth Information on Pednisol Tablet
Expert advice for Pednisol Tablet
- Do not take the medicine if you are allergic to it or to any other content in the medicine.Inform your doctor: If you have heart, kidney or liver disease, mental disorders or depression, mania or bi-polar disorder, If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or breast-feeding a baby.
- Do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you experience low level of alertness after taking prednisolone. The drug can weaken your immune system, making it easier for you to get an infection or worsening an infection you already have or have recently had. Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections.
- Do not receive a "live" vaccine while using prednisolone.
- Do not stop using prednisolone suddenly, or you could have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Do not keep the eye drops in freezer.
- Do not stop using prednisolone eye drops suddenly after long-term use without first talking to your doctor.
- Do not allow the dropper tip to touch any surface, including the eyes or hands. If the dropper becomes contaminated it could cause an infection in your eye, which can lead to vision loss or serious damage to the eye.
Warnings
Special precautions for Pednisol 10mg Tablet
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pednisol 10mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor....
+moreAnimal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
SAFE
Pednisol 10mg Tablet is safe to use during lactation.
Human
+more studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.
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Driving
Pednisol 10mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired,
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Kidney
SAFE
Pednisol 10mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Pednisol 10mg Tablet is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease as the dose selection needs to be done very carefully....
+moreHowever, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease as the dose selection needs to be done very carefully.
Liver
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Severely interacts with other drugs like
Gli 2mg Tablet, Zathrin Redimix Suspension, PRATHAM 200MG REDIUSE SUSPENSION, Azibig 200mg Suspension
Patient Concerns
Frequently asked questions for Pednisol 10mg Tablet
Frequently asked questions for Prednisolone
Pednisol belongs to the class of corticosteroids which has anti-inflammatory properties (suppresses the inflammation associated with many diseases, for example, arthritis). Hence, Pednisol is used for the treatment of a number of inflammatory and auto-immune conditions.
It is advisable to take Pednisol for the duration prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop the treatment suddenly or take for a longer period than recommended by your doctor.
Pednisol does not contain penicillin. Pednisol belongs to a group of medicines called steroids.
Yes, Pednisol does expire. All the medicines come with an expiry date mentioned on the pack. You must check the expiry date before using any medicine.
Pednisol is not a pain-killer. Pednisol belongs to a group of medicines called steroids which are anti-inflammatory in nature and can help in the relief of pain associated with inflammation.
The prescribed duration of steroids varies depending on the condition for which they are used. Don’t start or stop taking this medicine without talking to your doctor, you may need to reduce the dose gradually. Please take Pednisol or any other steroid for a duration which is prescribed by your doctor.
Yes. Pednisol is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by the doctor.
Pednisol belongs to the class of corticosteroids and has immunosuppressant properties (suppresses the body’s immune system). Hence, Pednisol is used for the treatment of a number of inflammatory and auto-immune conditions.
Pednisol is a glucocorticoid and belongs to a group of medicines called steroids (corticosteroids).
Q. Can I take Pednisol with antibiotics?
Certain antibiotics may increase the metabolism of Pednisol and hence decrease its effects. So, it may be necessary to adjust the dose of Pednisol accordingly. Please consult your doctor before taking Pednisol with antibiotics.
Pednisol can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interactions have been clinically seen between the two. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
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