Prednisolone Syrup

Generic name: prednisolone sodium phosphate
Dosage form: oral solution
Drug class:Glucocorticoids

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jul 1, 2021.

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Prednisolone Syrup Description

Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate Oral Solution (20 mg prednisolone base per 5 mL) is a dye free, pale to light yellow solution. Each 5 mL (teaspoonful) of Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate Oral Solution contains 26.9 mg prednisolone sodium phosphate (20 mg prednisolone base) in a palatable, aqueous vehicle.

Inactive Ingredients: Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate Oral Solution (20 mg prednisolone base per 5 mL) contains the following inactive ingredients: anti-bitter mask, high fructose corn syrup, edetate disodium, glycerin, grape flavor, hydroxyethylcellulose, methylparaben, potassium phosphate dibasic, potassium phosphate monobasic, purified water, and sodium saccharin.

Prednisolone sodium phosphate occurs as white or slightly yellow, friable granules or powder. It is freely soluble in water; soluble in methanol; slightly soluble in alcohol and in chloroform; and very slightly soluble in acetone and in dioxane. The chemical name of prednisolone sodium phosphate is pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione,11,17-dihydroxy-21-(phospho...