Omnacortil 10 mg Tablet

Omnacortil 10 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 10 mg of prednisolone in each tablet. Prednisolone is a corticosteroid, or steroid medicine, used to reduce inflammation and calm an overactive immune response. Omnacortil 10 mg Tablet may be prescribed for conditions such as asthma flare-ups and other inflammatory or allergic problems when a stronger tablet strength is needed.

How it works: Prednisolone in Omnacortil 10 mg Tablet works by blocking the body’s release of inflammatory chemicals and reducing swelling, redness, and irritation. As a tablet, it is swallowed and absorbed through the digestive system to help control symptoms throughout the body.

Omnacortil 10 mg Tablet is a mid-strength tablet in the Omnacortil range, sitting above 2.5 mg and 5 mg tablets and below 20 mg, 30 mg, and 40 mg tablets. It may be chosen when a doctor wants a more precise dose than the lower strengths can provide, but without moving to the higher-strength tablets. Because it is a 10 mg prednisolone tablet, it is meant for people whose dose has already been assessed by a clinician.

• Asthma flare-ups
• Allergic inflammation
• Autoimmune or inflammatory conditions
• Joint and muscle inflammation
• Skin inflammation

• Swallow Omnacortil 10 mg Tablet with water; do not crush or chew unless your prescriber tells you to.
• Take it with food or milk if it upsets your stomach.
• Try to take it at the same time each day, often in the morning if your doctor advises once-daily dosing.
• Follow the exact dose and taper schedule from your doctor; do not stop suddenly unless instructed.
• If your prescription says to take it more than once a day, space the doses as directed by your prescriber.

Each Omnacortil 10 mg Tablet provides 10 mg of prednisolone. The number of tablets you take and how often you take them depends on the condition being treated; some patients may take it once daily, while others need divided doses or a tapering schedule. There is no single safe maximum daily dose for every patient, so your doctor decides the right total daily amount for Omnacortil 10 mg Tablet.

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

Common side effects of Prednisolone may include:

• Increased appetite
• Stomach upset or indigestion
• Mood changes or irritability
• Trouble sleeping
• Fluid retention or bloating
• Headache
• Higher blood sugar, especially with 10 mg and above in sensitive patients

• Use caution if you have diabetes, because Omnacortil 10 mg Tablet can raise blood sugar.
• Tell your doctor if you have high blood pressure, heart disease, kidney problems, or swelling, as steroids can worsen fluid retention.
• Do not stop taking prednisolone suddenly unless your prescriber tells you to taper it.
• Avoid close contact with people who have chickenpox, measles, or other infections while taking this medicine.
• Let your doctor know about any stomach ulcer history, since steroids can irritate the stomach and increase bleeding risk.
• Tell your clinician if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before using Omnacortil 10 mg Tablet.
• Alcohol may increase stomach irritation, so ask your doctor whether it is safe for you.

• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen may increase the risk of stomach irritation or bleeding.
• Blood thinners such as warfarin may need closer monitoring.
• Diabetes medicines may need adjustment because prednisolone can raise blood glucose.
• Some vaccines may not work as well or may be unsafe while taking steroids.
• Certain antifungal or seizure medicines can change prednisolone levels in the body.

Store Omnacortil 10 mg Tablet at room temperature in a dry place, away from moisture, heat, and direct light, and keep it in the original strip/box until use.