Omnacortil 2.5 mg Tablet

Omnacortil 2.5 mg Tablet is a prescription tablet that contains 2.5 mg of prednisolone in each tablet. Prednisolone is a corticosteroid medicine used to calm inflammation and reduce an overactive immune response. This strength is used for conditions where a doctor wants a low-dose, flexible option, including asthma flare-ups and other inflammatory problems. Omnacortil 2.5 mg Tablet is made by Macleods Pharmaceuticals, India, and is supplied in strips/boxes of 10 tablets.

How it works: Prednisolone works by blocking the body’s release of inflammation-causing chemicals and by calming immune activity. In tablet form, Omnacortil 2.5 mg Tablet provides a measured oral dose that is absorbed after swallowing and then works throughout the body.

Omnacortil 2.5 mg Tablet is one of the lower strengths in this brand, alongside Omnacortil 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg, and 40 mg Tablets. The 2.5 mg tablet can be useful when a doctor wants a smaller dose, careful dose adjustments, or a gradual taper rather than a larger jump in steroid exposure. It does not work faster than the higher strengths, but it can make fine-tuning treatment easier.

• Asthma flare-ups
• Allergic inflammation
• Inflammatory disorders
• Immune-related swelling
• Doctor-directed steroid tapering

• Swallow Omnacortil 2.5 mg Tablet with water; do not crush or chew unless your doctor tells you to.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, often with food or milk to reduce stomach upset.
• If you are taking it once daily, morning dosing is often preferred to better match the body’s natural steroid rhythm.
• If your doctor prescribes multiple tablets, take the exact number needed to match the ordered dose.
• Do not stop Omnacortil 2.5 mg Tablet suddenly unless your prescriber tells you to taper it.
• Use the tablet strength your doctor selected; this 2.5 mg tablet is meant for small, adjustable doses, not self-dosing.

Each Omnacortil 2.5 mg Tablet provides 2.5 mg of prednisolone, so the total daily dose depends on how many tablets your doctor prescribes. Depending on the condition being treated, it may be taken once daily or in divided doses, and the maximum daily amount is individualized by the prescriber rather than fixed for every patient. Because this is a low-strength tablet, doctors often choose it when they want precise dose adjustments or a taper.

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

Common side effects of Prednisolone may include:

• Stomach upset
• Increased appetite
• Mood changes
• Trouble sleeping
• Mild fluid retention
• Headache

• Tell your doctor if you have diabetes, high blood pressure, glaucoma, peptic ulcer disease, osteoporosis, or a history of mental health problems.
• Even at 2.5 mg, prednisolone can raise blood sugar and may worsen swelling or blood pressure in some people.
• Take extra caution if you have an active infection, because steroids can hide fever and other warning signs.
• Avoid abruptly stopping the medicine after regular use; your dose may need to be tapered.
• Use caution with alcohol if you have stomach irritation or ulcer risk, since the tablet can worsen GI upset.
• Let your prescriber know about all vaccines before you receive them, especially live vaccines.
• If you have asthma, use this tablet only as directed for flare control or another approved indication; it is not a rescue inhaler.

• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen may increase the risk of stomach irritation or bleeding.
• Warfarin and other blood thinners may need closer monitoring.
• Diabetes medicines may need adjustment because prednisolone can raise blood glucose.
• Some antifungals, antibiotics, and seizure medicines can change prednisolone levels.
• Live vaccines may be less safe or less effective while taking corticosteroids.

Store Omnacortil 2.5 mg Tablet at room temperature in the original strip, away from moisture and heat.