Prednisolone

Generic name: prednisolone [ pred-NIS-oh-lone ]
Brand names: Flo-Pred, Millipred, Millipred DP, Orapred, Orapred ODT, ... show all 25 brands Pediapred, Veripred 20, Hydeltra-T.B.A., Hydeltrasol, Prelone, Key-Pred, Cotolone, Predicort-50, Predalone 50, Predacort 50, Predate-50, Predaject-50, Pred-Ject-50, Key-Pred SP, Medicort, Predicort RP, Pri-Cortin 50, Predcor, Bubbli-Pred, AsmalPred Plus
Dosage forms: oral liquid ((as sodium phosphate) 10 mg/5 mL; (as sodium phosphate) 20 mg/5 mL; (as sodium phosphate) 25 mg/5 mL; (as sodium phosphate) 5 mg/5 mL; sodium phosphate 15 mg/5 mL); oral suspension ((as acetate) 15 mg/5 mL); oral syrup (15 mg/5 mL); oral tablet (5 mg); oral tablet, disintegrating (10 mg; 15 mg; 30 mg)
Drug class:Glucocorticoids

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Sep 20, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is prednisolone?

Prednisolone is a steroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.

Prednisolone is used to treat many different inflammatory conditions such as arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, ulcerative colitis, allergic disorders, gland (endocrine) disorders, and conditions that affect the skin, eyes, lungs, stomach, nervous system, or blood cells.

Prednisolone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You should not use prednisolone if you have a fungal infection anywhere in your body.