Omnacortil 20 mg Tablet

Omnacortil 20 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 20 mg of prednisolone in each tablet. Prednisolone is a corticosteroid, a drug class used to reduce inflammation and calm an overactive immune response. Omnacortil 20 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. Because it is a 20 mg tablet, it is a higher-strength option that should be used only when a clinician has decided this dose is appropriate.

How it works: Prednisolone in Omnacortil 20 mg Tablet works by blocking substances in the body that cause swelling, redness, and irritation. This tablet form delivers the medicine by mouth so it can begin reducing inflammation throughout the body after it is absorbed.

Omnacortil 20 mg Tablet is stronger than the 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, 30 mg, and 40 mg tablets, so it is often chosen when a doctor wants a mid-to-higher prednisolone dose in a single tablet. This strength may be convenient for adults or older children who need more than the lower strengths can provide without taking many tablets. The effect can be felt relatively quickly for inflammation, but the exact dose and length of treatment depend on the medical condition and the prescriber’s plan.

• Asthma flare-ups
• Allergic inflammation
• Autoimmune or inflammatory conditions
• Severe skin inflammation
• Other doctor-directed steroid treatment

• Take Omnacortil 20 mg Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Swallow the tablet with water; do not crush or chew unless your prescriber or pharmacist has told you it is safe to do so.
• Take it with food or milk if it upsets your stomach.
• If your dose is once daily, it is often taken in the morning to better match the body’s natural cortisol rhythm.
• Do not stop taking it suddenly unless your doctor tells you to taper or stop.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Omnacortil 20 mg Tablet provides 20 mg of prednisolone. The tablet may be taken once daily or divided into multiple doses per day depending on the condition, but the exact schedule is decided by the doctor. There is no universal maximum daily dose for every patient because prednisolone dosing varies by illness severity, age, and response; your prescriber should direct the total daily amount.

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

Common side effects of Prednisolone may include:

• Increased appetite, which can be more noticeable with a 20 mg tablet
• Stomach upset or indigestion
• Mood changes, irritability, or feeling restless
• Trouble sleeping
• Fluid retention or mild swelling
• Higher blood sugar levels
• Headache

• Omnacortil 20 mg Tablet is a higher-strength steroid tablet, so use only under medical supervision.
• Tell your doctor if you have diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, glaucoma, peptic ulcer disease, osteoporosis, liver disease, or kidney problems.
• This medicine can raise blood sugar and may require closer monitoring if you have diabetes.
• Avoid close contact with people who have chickenpox, measles, or other infections because prednisolone can weaken immune defenses.
• Limit alcohol if you have a history of stomach irritation or ulcers, since both can worsen GI upset.
• Do not receive live vaccines unless your doctor says it is safe.
• Do not drive or operate machinery if you feel dizzy, weak, or have blurred vision after taking it.

• Other corticosteroids or steroid-containing medicines
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen, which can raise stomach bleeding risk
• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Diabetes medicines, because prednisolone can change blood sugar control
• Certain seizure medicines or antibiotics that can change prednisolone levels

Store Omnacortil 20 mg Tablet at room temperature in a dry place, away from excess heat, moisture, and children.