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Prednisolone has not been reported to cause hair loss rather it can cause extra hair growth. Please consult your doctor if you experience hair loss after taking prednisolone as it could be due to some other underlying conditions.

Prednisolone has not been reported to cause drowsiness. Please consult your doctor if you experience drowsiness after taking prednisolone.

Prednisolone does not contain penicillin. Prednisolone belongs to a group of medicines called steroids.

Prednisolone does not need to be refrigerated. Store prednisolone below 25°C in a dry place and protect from light.

Yes, prednisolone does expire. All the medicines come with an expiry date mentioned on the pack. You must check the expiry date before using any medicine.

Prednisolone does not give energy. Prednisolone belongs to a group of medicines called steroids.

Acne is a side effect associated with the use of prednisolone. Talk to your doctor in case you experience excessive acne while taking prednisolone.

Prednisolone has not been reported to increase thirst. Talk to your doctor if you experience excess thirst after taking prednisolone as it could be due to some other underlying conditions.

Prednisolone is not a pain-killer.

Prednisolone can cause an increase in blood pressure. Please consult your doctor if you have symptoms of increased blood pressure after taking prednisolone and always share your medical history of hypertension (high blood pressure) if you are asked to take prednisolone.

Prednisolone can cause an increase in blood sugar level. It can also lead to an increased requirement of antidiabetic therapy in diabetic patients. Talk to your doctor in case you are a diabetic before starting prednisolone and closely monitor your blood sugar levels if you are taking prednisolone.

Prednisolone is not recommended for the treatment of cough. Cough is a symptom of a disease and it is important to know the associated disease before taking any medicine. Talk to your doctor if you have a long-standing cough.

The prescribed duration of steroids varies depending on the condition for which they are used. Please take prednisolone or any other steroid for a duration as advised by your doctor.

The prescribed duration of steroids varies depending on the condition for which they are used. Please take prednisolone or any other steroid for a duration which is prescribed by your doctor.

Prednisolone is not recommended for the treatment of chest infection. It can cause worsening of an existing infection, can mask signs of infection and re-activate certain previous infections like tuberculosis. Please consult your doctor for proper treatment of chest infection.

Prednisolone is not recommended for treatment of whooping cough or any kind of infection. Please consult your doctor for proper treatment of whooping cough.

Steroids are not recommended to be used for bodybuilding.

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 prednisolone or any other steroid for a duration which is prescribed by your doctor.

Prednisolone can cause fetal harm when given to a pregnant woman. Studies suggest that use of corticosteroids during the first trimester of pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of birth defects. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or you are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine.

Prednisolone is a glucocorticoid and belongs to a group of medicines called steroids also known as corticosteroids. These are synthesized naturally in the body and help to maintain health and well-being. Two main classes of corticosteroids, glucocorticoids, and mineralocorticoids are involved in a wide range of physiologic processes, including stress response, immune response, and regulation of inflammation, carbohydrate metabolism, protein catabolism, blood electrolyte levels, and behavior.

Yes. Prednisolone is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by the doctor.

Prednisolone belongs to the class of corticosteroids and has immunosuppressant properties (suppresses the body’s immune system). Hence, prednisolone is used for the treatment of a number of inflammatory and auto-immune conditions.

Prednisolone is a glucocorticoid and belongs to a group of medicines called steroids (corticosteroids).

Prednisolone is not an anabolic steroid but is a corticosteroid. In contrast to anabolic steroids (used by “bodybuilders”), corticosteroids are used in inflammatory conditions for their anti–inflammatory effects.

Prednisolone can cause growth retardation (decreased growth) in infancy, childhood, and adolescence which may be irreversible. Treatment with prednisolone in babies should be limited to the minimum dosage for the shortest possible time. Please consult your doctor before using prednisolone in babies.

Prednisone and prednisolone both belong to a class of drugs called glucocorticoids. Prednisone is activated by the liver into prednisolone. Prednisone and prednisolone are used in the same manner and are equally effective.

Certain antibiotics may increase the metabolism of prednisolone and hence decrease its effects. So, it may be necessary to adjust the dose of prednisolone accordingly. Please consult your doctor before taking prednisolone with antibiotics.

It is recommended that prednisolone tablets should be swallowed with water and taken following a meal to reduce stomach irritation. So, it should preferably be taken with food.

Prednisolone 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.

It is not recommended to take any medicines along with alcohol. Please consult your doctor before taking prednisolone with alcohol.

Naproxen and prednisolone can increase the toxicity of each other. There is also an increase risk of gastrointestinal ulceration when used together. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Prednisolone can be taken with citalopram. 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.

Prednisolone and ibuprofen can increase the toxicity of each other. There is also an increased risk of gastrointestinal ulceration when used together. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Prednisolone can be taken with chlorphenamine maleate. 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.

Prednisolone can be taken with omeprazole. 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.

It is recommended that prednisolone tablets should be swallowed with water and taken following a meal to reduce stomach irritation. There are no specific recommendations or interactions related to its use with milk.

Both Prednisolone and Torasemide can lower the blood potassium levels (hypokalemia). When given together, hypokalemia can be severe, causing muscle pains or cramps, loss of appetite, weakness, dizziness, or confusion. Inform your doctor if you have these symptoms and you are taking both the drugs. Take foods rich in potassium like orange or other citrus fruit juices or take a potassium supplement.