Formulation:

Each film coated tablet contain: ........ 1 mg Prednisone Each Tablet contains: .... 5 mg Prednisone Each tablet contain: .............10 mg Prednisone Each film coated tablet contain: ............. 20 mg Prednisone Each film coated tablet contain: ..... 30 mg Prednisone Each film coated tablet contain: ..... 50 mg Prednisone

Description:

Prednisone is a biologically inert glucocorticoid wgich is converted to prednisolone as costisone has to hydrocortisone.

Indications:

Endocrine, rheumatic and hemalogic disorders, allergic and edematous states, collagen, dermatologic and ophthalmic respiratory and neoplastic disease.

Dosage & Administration:

Generally 5-25 mg daily to a maximum of 60 mg daily in divided doses or as prescribed by physician.

Contra-indications:

Gastric and duodenal ulcers, systemic fungal infections, certain viral infections and hypersensitivity to glucocorticoids, glaucoma, live vaccines, psychoses or severe psychoneuroses.

Adverse reactions:

Fluid and electrolyte disturbances, psychic disturbances, Cushingoid state, hirsutism, visual disturbances, growth retardation, skin atrophy, facial erythema, aseptic osteonecrosis and amenorrhea.

Precautions:

Heart failure, recent myocardial infarction or hypertension, diabetes mellitus, epilepsy, glaucoma, hypothyroidism, hepatic failure, osteoporosis, peptic ulceration, psychoses or severe effective disorders and renal impairment.

Drug Interactions:

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Cautions:

Foods, Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics Act prohibits dispensing without prescription.