Prednisolone is a corticoid indicated for the treatment of problems such as rheumatism, hormonal changes, collagenosis, allergies and skin problems, generalized bloating, diseases and problems in blood, eyes, respiratory, gastrointestinal and neurological, tuberculous meningitis and infections caused by Trichinella . In addition, this remedy can also be used in the treatment of cancer.
Prednisolone is a steroid compound that should only be used under medical indication, which has a wide range of action against several problems. This remedy can be found in the form of tablets, oral suspension or drops.
Price
The price of Prednisolone ranges from 5 to 25 reais, and can be purchased at pharmacies or online stores, requiring a prescription.
How to take
Prednisolone 20 mg or 5 mg tablets
- Adults : The starting dose ranges from 5 to 60 mg per day, equivalent to 1 5 mg tablet or 3 20 mg tablets.
- Children : The starting dose ranges from 5 to 20 mg per day, equivalent to 1 5 mg tablet or 1 20 mg tablet.
The tablets should be swallowed whole, together with a glass of water, without breaking or chewing.
Prednisolone oral suspension 3 mg / ml or 1 mg / ml
- Adults : The recommended dose ranges from 5 to 60 mg per day, using the oral suspension available in doses 1mg / ml or 3mg / ml.
- Infants and Children : The recommended dose ranges from 3 mg / ml to 1 mg / ml per day.
Prednisolone drops
- Adults : The recommended dose ranges from 5 to 60 mg per day, equivalent to 9 drops or 109 drops per day.
- Children : The recommended dose ranges from 0.14 to 2 mg per 1 kg of the child's weight, equivalent to a dose of 3 drops per 1 kg of the child's body weight, administered 1 to 4 times a day.
The recommended dose and duration of treatment with Prednisolone should be indicated by your doctor as these depend on the problem to be treated, age and individual patient response to treatment.
Side effects
Some of the side effects of this remedy may include headache, dizziness, swollen belly, excessive sweating, purple spots on the skin, excessive hair growth, sodium and fluid retention, red spots on the skin, excessive tiredness, convulsions, weight gain, cataracts, hair loss, increased intraocular pressure, loss of muscle mass, difficulty in healing, changes in the menstrual period, fat in the abdominal and neck, protruding eyes or red striae.
Contraindications
Prednisolone is contraindicated for patients with systemic fungal infections, chickenpox or measles and for patients allergic to Prednisolone or any of the components of the formula.
Also if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or if you have other health problems you should talk to your doctor before starting treatment.
