Predneau®
Prednisolone Oral Solution 10mg/mL
BT x BOTTLE x 30 ml + (1 syringe x 5 ml with 0.25 ml graduations) + 1 adapter
What Predneau® is and what it is used for
Predneau® 10 mg/mL Oral Solution contains the active ingredient prednisolone. Prednisolone belongs to a group of medicines called steroids (the full name is corticosteroids).
Corticosteroids occur naturally in the body and help maintain health and well-being. Supplementing your body with additional corticosteroids (such as prednisolone) is an effective way to treat various conditions involving inflammation in the body.
Predneau® Oral Solution reduces this inflammation, which could otherwise worsen your condition. You must take this medication regularly to get the maximum benefit from it.
Predneau® Oral Solution can be used:
- for the treatment of breathing difficulties associated with asthma,
- for the treatment of severe allergic reactions,
- for the treatment of diseases that cause inflammation in the skin, small and medium-sized arteries, muscles, and joints (including rheumatoid arthritis),
- for the treatment of problems with your immune system, where the immune system attacks your body’s own cells,
- for the treatment of certain kidney problems,
- to treat certain diseases that lead to inflammation of the intestine, e.g., ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease,
- to treat inflammation of the heart,
- to treat problems with your blood, including hemolytic anemia (a disorder that breaks down red blood cells) and leukemia,
- to prevent rejection after an organ transplant.
How to use Predneau® oral solution
Always take Predneau® oral solution exactly as directed by your doctor or pharmacist. If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist. These instructions will be included on the package insert provided by your pharmacist.
Your doctor will determine the most appropriate dose for your treatment or that of your child.
A 5-ml graduated syringe and a syringe-to-bottle adapter are provided with the medication. Use the adapter with the syringe to draw the amount of Predneau® oral solution prescribed for you or your child by your doctor from the bottle.
- Place the bottle adapter firmly onto the neck of the bottle.
- Press the tip of the syringe into the hole at the top of the adapter and make sure it is locked in place.
- Hold the syringe in place and then turn the bottle upside down.
- While still holding the syringe in place, pull the plunger down to the correct mark on the syringe.
- Turn the bottle back to its upright position.
- Remove the syringe from the adapter by holding it above the bottle and gently twisting the syringe.
After use, replace the bottle cap and wash the dosing syringe with warm water. Let it dry.
• Do not remove the adapter from the bottle.
Adults:
The usual starting dose is between 1 ml and 10 ml per day.
Your doctor may reduce the dose after a few days or weeks, depending on how well your condition responds to treatment.
For rheumatoid arthritis
The usual starting dose is between 0.75 ml and 1 ml per day.
Use in children and adolescents:
Your doctor will determine the most appropriate dose for your child’s treatment.
If Predneau® Oral Solution has been prescribed for your child to treat acute asthma attacks, the following dosing regimen may be given for up to three days:
– For children 5 years of age and older, 3 ml to 4 ml may be prescribed,
– For children 2 to 5 years of age, 2 ml daily may be prescribed,
– For children under 2 years of age, 1 ml may be prescribed if your child is hospitalized.
Important:
If you are unsure how much medication to take, please contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
For oral use only.
- If you take more Predneau® oral solution than usualIf you take more Predneau® oral solution than usual, contact your doctor or the nearest emergency department immediately. Remember to bring this medicine with you to show the doctor what you have taken.
- If you forget to take your medicine
If you forget to take Predneau® Oral Solution, take the next dose as soon as you remember, unless it is almost time for your next dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose.
- If you stop taking Predneau® Oral Solution
Talk to your doctor before you stop taking Predneau® Oral Solution.
- Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will tell you how to reduce your dose slowly over a period of weeks or months to help reduce the chance of withdrawal symptoms.
- Stopping Predneau® Oral Solution (especially if stopped suddenly) can lead to withdrawal symptoms. The most common are:
– fever
– muscle and joint pain
– runny nose
– weight loss
– itchy skin
– red, painful, and sticky eyes (conjunctivitis)
– headache
– feeling unwell
– blurred vision
– low blood pressure
Package Leaflet
Find the full package leaflet of Predneau® here
Warning:
The information above is provided for informational or educational purposes. Treatment with Predneau® should be initiated, continued, and discontinued strictly and only under a doctor’s supervision.
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