Predone 20 mg Tablet

Predone 20 mg Tablet is a prescription tablet that contains 20 mg of prednisolone in each tablet. Prednisolone is a corticosteroid (steroid medicine) used to reduce inflammation and calm an overactive immune response. Predone 20 mg Tablet may be prescribed for allergic conditions and other inflammatory problems when a doctor needs a moderate-strength oral steroid option. Because this is a 20 mg tablet, it is a stronger dose than the lower-strength prednisolone tablets used for milder or step-down treatment.

How it works: Prednisolone in Predone 20 mg Tablet works by blocking chemicals that cause swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions. The tablet form is swallowed and absorbed into the body, where it helps reduce inflammation throughout the affected tissues.

Predone 20 mg Tablet is a higher-strength oral prednisolone tablet, so it is usually chosen when a doctor needs a more substantial anti-inflammatory effect than lower-strength tablets can provide. It is not a starter dose for everyone; many patients begin on a different strength and may later be moved to Predone 20 mg Tablet depending on symptoms and response.

• Allergic reactions
• Severe seasonal allergy symptoms
• Asthma flare-up support
• Inflammatory skin conditions
• Other doctor-directed inflammatory conditions

• Swallow Predone 20 mg Tablet whole with water unless your doctor gives different instructions.
• Take it with food or milk if it upsets your stomach.
• Try to take it at the same time each day if you are prescribed once-daily dosing.
• If prescribed for a short course, follow the exact schedule and do not stop suddenly unless your prescriber tells you to.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Do not crush or split the tablet unless your pharmacist or prescriber says it is safe to do so.

Each Predone 20 mg Tablet provides 20 mg of prednisolone per tablet. The number of tablets and how often you take them depend on the condition being treated and your doctor’s instructions; some patients take it once daily, while others may be told to divide doses. The maximum daily dose is not fixed for every patient, because the prescriber decides the right dose based on age, severity, and response, but this 20 mg tablet is intended for doctor-directed use rather than self-dosing.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Prednisolone may include:

• Upset stomach
• Increased appetite
• Trouble sleeping
• Mood changes or irritability
• Fluid retention or swelling
• Headache
• Higher blood sugar, which may be more noticeable at this 20 mg strength

• Predone 20 mg Tablet is a higher-strength steroid tablet and should be used only as directed by a doctor.
• Tell your clinician if you have diabetes, high blood pressure, glaucoma, stomach ulcers, osteoporosis, liver disease, or a history of infections.
• This medicine can raise blood sugar and may need closer monitoring in people with diabetes.
• Avoid close contact with people who have contagious infections, especially if you are taking it for more than a few days.
• Alcohol may increase stomach irritation, so ask your clinician if drinking is safe for you.
• Do not stop the medicine suddenly after taking it for more than a short course unless your doctor tells you how to taper it.
• Let your doctor know about vaccines before you receive them, because steroid treatment can affect vaccine safety and response.

• Live vaccines
• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen
• Diabetes medicines, including insulin
• Some seizure medicines, rifampin, and certain antifungal medicines

Store Predone 20 mg Tablet at room temperature in its original strip or box, away from moisture and excessive heat.