
Pfizer
Prednisolone 5 mg
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Product Summary:
Deltacortril Enteric Coated 5 mg is a corticosteroid (steroid) medicine that contains prednisolone. It is used to reduce inflammation and suppress overactive immune responses in the body.
Who It's For:
Patients with severe allergies People with inflammatory conditions (e.g., arthritis, skin inflammation) Individuals with asthma or breathing-related inflammation Patients with autoimmune disorders Certain blood or immune-related conditions as prescribed by a doctor
Key Benefits:
Strong anti-inflammatory action Reduces swelling, redness, and pain Suppresses overactive immune system reactions Helps control flare-ups of chronic conditions Enteric coating may reduce gastric (stomach) irritation compared to plain tablets
Primary Use:
Control of inflammation and immune-related conditions
Also Used For:
Acute allergic flare-ups Long-term inflammatory disease management (short courses) Severe immune system overactivity
Who May Benefit:
Patients with moderate to severe inflammation Individuals not responding to milder anti-inflammatory medicines People requiring short-term steroid therapy under supervision
Warnings:
Do not stop suddenly without medical advice (dose must often be tapered) Can increase risk of infection May cause weight gain, mood changes, or increased blood sugar Long-term use can lead to bone thinning and other complications Take exactly as prescribed
Avoid If:
Allergy to prednisolone or corticosteroids Untreated serious infections (unless doctor advises) Certain eye infections (e.g., herpes in the eye) Use caution in diabetes, high blood pressure, or stomach ulcers
Interactions:
NSAIDs (painkillers like ibuprofen) → increased stomach irritation risk Diabetes medicines/insulin → may increase blood sugar Vaccines (live vaccines) → reduced effectiveness or safety risk Blood thinners (e.g., warfarin) → altered effect Diuretics (water pills) → electrolyte imbalance risk Alcohol → may worsen stomach and liver effects
Stomach upset, Mood changes
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