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Predicort 5mg Tablet is a steroid. It is used to treat a wide variety of medical conditions such as severe allergic reactions, allergic conditions, asthma, rheumatic disorder, skin and eye disorders, and nephrotic syndrome. It suppresses the immune system and provides relief from inflammation.

Written By Dr. Subita Alagh, BDS,
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Last updated on 21 Jan 2026 | 04:31 PM (IST)

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General Information

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Prednisolone (5mg)

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Mac Millon Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

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Product introduction

Predicort 5mg Tablet should be taken with food to avoid an upset stomach. It should be swallowed whole with water at the same time(s) each day. Your doctor will decide the dose and how often you should take them. This may change from time to time depending on how well they are working. You should take this medicine regularly to get the most benefit, even if you feel fine.

The most common side effects of this medicine are a reduction in bone density, weight gain, mood changes, upset stomach, and behavioural changes. Talk to your doctor if these bother you or do not go away. Taking Predicort 5mg Tablet can also make it harder for you to fight off infections. Tell your doctor if you have any signs of infection, such as fever or sore throat.

Let your doctor know about any medical issues you have, especially poor blood circulation, diabetes, and immune system problems, and about other medicines you are taking (particularly steroids).

Uses of Predicort Tablet

Benefits of Predicort Tablet

Treatment of Allergic conditions
Predicort 5mg Tablet prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. It can be used to treat a great many different inflammatory and allergic conditions, including arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, ulcerative colitis, which affect the skin, blood, eyes, lungs, stomach, and nervous system. It works by lowering your immune system’s response to these conditions, thereby reducing symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching, and other allergic-type reactions.

Treatment of Severe allergic reactions
Predicort 5mg Tablet is a corticosteroid. In addition to the many other benefits, it can be used in the treatment of severe allergic reactions. This medicine works by reducing the inflammation associated with allergies. It is a highly effective medicine. Take it in the exact dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor to get the most benefit from it.

Treatment of Skin disorders
Predicort 5mg Tablet prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. It can be used to treat a great many different inflammatory and allergic conditions of the skin, such as eczema, atopic dermatitis, and psoriasis. It works by lowering your immune system’s response to these conditions, thereby reducing symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching, and other allergic-type reactions.

Treatment of Eye disorders
Predicort 5mg Tablet helps relieve symptoms of eye infections such as redness, swelling, itching, and watering of the eyes. This medicine works by decreasing the production of certain chemicals that cause inflammation of the eyes. This will make it easier for you to go about your daily activities. Use it as prescribed to get the most benefit. If you see no improvement even after a week, talk to your doctor.

Treatment of Rheumatic disorder
Predicort 5mg Tablet helps manage rheumatic disorders by reducing inflammation and suppressing overactive immune responses that cause joint pain, swelling, and stiffness. It provides quick relief from symptoms during disease flares, improves joint mobility, and helps patients carry out daily activities more comfortably. When used as advised, it supports better symptom control and improves overall quality of life in inflammatory rheumatic conditions.

Treatment of Nephrotic syndrome
Nephrotic syndrome is a kidney disorder that causes your body to pass too much protein in your urine, accompanied by excessive swelling in various parts of the body, such as around the eyes and in the feet and ankles. Predicort 5mg Tablet works by suppressing the immune system, thereby reducing inflammation and swelling that occur in nephrotic syndrome. It reduces the protein in the urine and also helps in getting rid of the extra fluid, thereby relieving the swelling in different parts of the body. This helps to restore the normal kidney function and prevents further damage to the kidneys.

Side effects of Predicort Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Predicort

Reduction in bone density
Upset stomach
Behavioral changes
Mood changes
Weight gain

How to use Predicort 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. Predicort 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How Predicort Tablet works

Predicort 5mg Tablet is a steroid which works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies.

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Quick tips

Predicort 5mg Tablet helps treat inflammation, severe allergies, flare-ups of ongoing illnesses, and many other medical problems that require either reduction of inflammation or suppression of the immune system.
Do not use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
Predicort 5mg Tablet can make it harder for you to fight off infections. Notify your doctor if you have any signs of infection, such as a fever or sore throat.
Side effects such as mood changes or stomach problems can happen when you start taking Predicort 5mg Tablet. Inform your doctor if this bothers you.
Do not stop taking Predicort 5mg Tablet suddenly without talking to your doctor first, as it may worsen your symptoms.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Predicort 5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Predicort 5mg Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Predicort 5mg Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Predicort 5mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney

CAUTION

Predicort 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

CAUTION

Predicort 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Predicort with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Severe

Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) (Oral Route)

Concomitant use is not recommended. Please consult with your doctor about appropriate gap between these two. Prednisolone may reduce the efficacy of Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated).

Severe

Herpes Zoster / Shingles Vaccine (Recombinant, Adjuvanted) (Injection Route)

Concomitant use is not recommended. Please consult with your doctor about appropriate gap between these two. Prednisolone may reduce efficacy of Herpes Zoster / Shingles Vaccine (Recombinant, Adjuvanted).

Severe

Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine (Injection Route)

Concomitant use is not recommended. Please consult with your doctor about appropriate gap between these two. Prednisolone may reduce efficacy of Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine.

Moderate

Chloroquine (Oral Route)

Your doctor may monitor your potassium levels closely.

Moderate

Loperamide (Oral Route)

Your doctor may monitor your potassium levels closely.

Frequently asked questions

Is Predicort 5mg Tablet an anti-inflammatory drug?

Predicort 5mg Tablet belongs to the class of corticosteroids, which have anti-inflammatory properties. It works by suppressing the inflammation associated with many diseases, for example, arthritis. Therefore, Predicort 5mg Tablet is used for the treatment of several inflammatory and autoimmune conditions.

How long can I take Predicort 5mg Tablet for?

It is advisable to take Predicort 5mg Tablet for the duration prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop the treatment suddenly or take it for a longer period than recommended by your doctor.

Is Predicort 5mg Tablet an immunosuppressant?

Predicort 5mg Tablet has immunosuppressant properties, which means it suppresses the body’s immune system. Hence, Predicort 5mg Tablet is used for the treatment of several inflammatory and autoimmune conditions.

Can I take Predicort 5mg Tablet with antibiotics?

Certain antibiotics may increase the metabolism of Predicort 5mg Tablet and hence decrease its effects. So, if you are already taking antibiotics, then it may be necessary to adjust the dose of Predicort 5mg Tablet accordingly. Hence, consult your doctor before taking Predicort 5mg Tablet with antibiotics.

Can I take Predicort 5mg Tablet with paracetamol?

Yes, Predicort 5mg Tablet can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interactions have been reported when used together. However, in some cases, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

21- hydroxysteroids

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

OPHTHAL OTOLOGICALS

Action Class

Glucocorticoids

Related lab tests

Absolute Eosinophil Count

Peripheral Smear Examination

Prothrombin Time

Total IgE

Triglycerides

Urine Albumin

References

Chaves RG, Lamounier JA. Breastfeeding and maternal medications. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S189-98. [Accessed 30 Jan. 2020]. (online) Available from:
Prednisolone [Summary of Product Characteristics]. Faridabad, Haryana: Brawn Laboratories Limited; 2021.

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Marketer details

Name: Mac Millon Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Address: Address : 62, Vijay Nagar, Batala Road, Amritsar - 143036, Punjab

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Country of origin: India
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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Predicort Tablet

Benefits of Predicort Tablet

Side effects of Predicort Tablet

How to use Predicort Tablet

How Predicort Tablet works

All substitutes for Predicort 5mg Tablet

Delsone 5mg Tablet

Prednilix 5 Tablet

Solon 5mg Tablet

Zencort 5mg Tablet

Pysone 5mg Tablet

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) (Oral Route)

Herpes Zoster / Shingles Vaccine (Recombinant, Adjuvanted) (Injection Route)

Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine (Injection Route)

Chloroquine (Oral Route)

Loperamide (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

Is Predicort 5mg Tablet an anti-inflammatory drug?

How long can I take Predicort 5mg Tablet for?

Is Predicort 5mg Tablet an immunosuppressant?

Can I take Predicort 5mg Tablet with antibiotics?

Can I take Predicort 5mg Tablet with paracetamol?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Absolute Eosinophil Count

Peripheral Smear Examination

Prothrombin Time

Total IgE

Triglycerides

Urine Albumin

References

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