Prednisolone is a corticosteroid with potent anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects. It is used to treat inflammatory, allergic, autoimmune and other conditions where reducing immune activity is required.

Benefits:

• Reduces inflammation and swelling
• Suppresses excessive immune responses
• Used for severe allergies and inflammatory conditions
• Used in autoimmune disorders
• Can help manage certain respiratory and skin conditions

Off-Label Uses:

• Certain inflammatory and autoimmune conditions where specialist treatment is appropriate
• Some neurological, dermatological and respiratory conditions

Potential Side Effects:

• Increased appetite and blood glucose
• Fluid retention and increased blood pressure

Common Use: Dose and treatment duration vary substantially according to the condition. Longer courses generally require gradual dose reduction rather than abrupt discontinuation.