Allergy & Sinus » PREDNISOLONE (pred-NISS-oh-lone)

This medicine is a corticosteroid.

Take exactly as directed by your health care professional.

Contact your paediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children.

If you notice any of the symptoms listed below or any other symptoms which seem severe/persistent contact your doctor immediately.

bloody/black/tarry stools
confusion/excitement/restlessness
bulging eyes/eye pain
decreased/blurred vision
mood swings
muscle cramps/weakness
nausea/vomiting
pain in hips, back, ribs, arms, shoulders, or legs
rounding out of face
skin problems, acne, thin and shiny skin
stomach pain
swelling of feet/lower legs
unusual bruising/pinpoint red spots on the skin
unusual tiredness/weakness
weight gain or weight loss
other signs of infection
wounds that will not heal
frequent passing of urine
increased thirst
irregular heartbeat
menstrual problems
mental depression
unusual increased growth of hair on the face/body

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to the formulation of this medication or any other medication in any other form.

acetazolamide
antiinflammatory drugs
medicines for inducing sleep or treating seizures
bosentan
calcium supplements
certain heart medicines
female hormones(including contraceptives/birth control pills)
live virus vaccines/other toxoids and vaccines
medicines for diabetes
mifepristone
phenytoin
rifabutin
rifampin
water pills
warfarin

Inform your doctor about any other medication you may be taking in any other form.

If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had :

blood clotting disorder
infections(such as herpes/measles/tuberculosis/chickenpox)
myasthenia gravis
psychosis
osteoporosis
recent surgery
seizures
stomach/intestinal disease(including colitis)
under-active thyroid
cataracts
glaucoma
cushing's syndrome
diabetes
heart problems
previous heart attack
high blood pressure

Do not double doses to make up for a missed dose. Consult your health care professional about your missed dose.

Deltasone helps to reduce swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature, away from heat and light.

If you conceive whilst on a course with this medication inform your doctor immediately.

If you need to undergo any kind of surgery, inform your doctor you are taking this medicine.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to conceive.

Avoid alcohol and alcohol containing beverages whilst on a course with this medication.