Omnacortil 10 Tablet DT

Omnacortil 10 Tablet DT is a prednisolone tablet, with 10 mg of prednisolone in each tablet. Prednisolone is a corticosteroid medicine used to reduce inflammation and calm an overactive immune response. Omnacortil 10 Tablet DT may be prescribed for asthma flare-ups and other inflammatory or allergic conditions when a doctor wants a corticosteroid in tablet form. Because it is a 10 mg strength, it is a higher-dose tablet than lower prednisolone strengths and is generally used when a clinician has specifically decided this amount is appropriate.

How it works: Prednisolone works by reducing the substances in the body that cause swelling, redness, and irritation. In Omnacortil 10 Tablet DT, the tablet form lets the medicine be swallowed and absorbed so it can help control asthma-related inflammation and symptoms.

Omnacortil 10 Tablet DT contains 10 mg of prednisolone per tablet, so it delivers a full measured dose in one tablet rather than a lower-strength tablet that would need to be combined for smaller doses. This strength may suit adults or older children who need a moderate oral corticosteroid dose for a short course, especially when a doctor wants the tablet form for quick, practical dosing. Since it is not a starter dose for everyone, the exact number of Omnacortil 10 Tablet DT tablets and how long to take them should be chosen by a clinician based on the condition being treated.

• Asthma flare-ups
• Allergic inflammation
• Severe inflammatory conditions
• Immune-related swelling
• Doctor-directed corticosteroid therapy

• Take Omnacortil 10 Tablet DT by mouth exactly as prescribed, usually with a glass of water.
• Swallow the tablet whole; do not crush or split it unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you it is okay for your specific prescription.
• Take it with food or after food if it upsets your stomach.
• If your doctor prescribes once-daily dosing, take it in the morning when possible to match the body’s natural steroid rhythm.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up without medical advice.

Each Omnacortil 10 Tablet DT provides 10 mg of prednisolone per tablet. Depending on the condition, a doctor may prescribe one tablet or multiple tablets per day, but the exact dose and duration are individualized and should not be adjusted on your own. There is no universal maximum daily dose for every patient; the prescriber determines the safest total daily amount for the specific illness and how you respond.

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 puffiness
• Increased blood sugar, especially at this 10 mg strength if used repeatedly

• Tell your doctor if you have diabetes, high blood pressure, ulcers, glaucoma, cataracts, osteoporosis, or a history of infections before using Omnacortil 10 Tablet DT.
• This 10 mg strength is a meaningful corticosteroid dose, so do not start, stop, or change it without medical guidance.
• Longer use can suppress the adrenal glands; if you have taken it for more than a short course, your prescriber may need to taper it.
• Avoid close contact with people who have chickenpox or measles while taking prednisolone unless your doctor says otherwise.
• Alcohol can increase stomach irritation, so be cautious if you drink while taking this medicine.
• Tell your clinician about all vaccines you are due to receive, since live vaccines may not be appropriate during corticosteroid treatment.
• Use extra caution if you drive or operate machinery and you feel dizzy, unusually energized, or have vision changes.

• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen, which can raise the risk of stomach irritation or bleeding
• Blood thinners such as warfarin, which may need closer monitoring
• Diabetes medicines or insulin, because prednisolone can raise blood sugar
• Certain seizure medicines or rifampin, which can change prednisolone levels
• Live vaccines, which may be less safe or less effective during treatment

Store Omnacortil 10 Tablet DT in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture and heat, and keep it out of reach of children.