Uses / Indications:
Predone 5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of severe allergic reactions, allergy symptoms, asthma, rheumatic disorder, skin disorders, eye disorders and nephrotic syndrome.
Pregnancy interaction:
Predone 5mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Expert advice:
Take with food to avoid an upset stomach. Dose is decreased or tapered over time. Most side effects occur with high doses and on long-term use. Your risk of getting an infection may become higher. Tell your doctor immediately if you have a fever, flu-like symptoms, cough, painful urination, or a wound that does not heal.
Side Effects:
Electrolyte imbalance, Redistribution/accumulation of body fat, Bone degradation, Increased risk of infection, Muscle disorders, Increased blood pressure, Altered bone growth, Skin scar, Behavioural changes, Increased glucose level in blood, Cataract.
How to use:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Predone 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works:
Predone 5mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called as glucocorticosteroids. It increases the level of corticosteroids which are already present in the body and helps to treat various inflammatory conditions. It has anti-inflammatory, metabolic, immune, and hormonal effects on the body.
Faq for medicine:
Is Predone an anti-inflammatory drug? : Predone belongs to the class of corticosteroids which has anti-inflammatory properties (suppresses the inflammation associated with many diseases, for example, arthritis). Hence, Predone is used for the treatment of a number of inflammatory and auto-immune conditions. |How long can I take Predone for? : It is advisable to take Predone for the duration prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop the treatment suddenly or take for a longer period than recommended by your doctor.|Does Predone contain penicillin? : Predone does not contain penicillin. Predone belongs to a group of medicines called steroids. |Does Predone expire? : Yes, Predone does expire. All the medicines come with an expiry date mentioned on the pack. You must check the expiry date before using any medicine.|Is Predone a pain-killer? : Predone is not a pain-killer. Predone belongs to a group of medicines called steroids which are anti-inflammatory in nature and can help in the relief of pain associated with inflammation.|Is Predone safe? : Yes. Predone is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by the doctor.|Is Predone an immunosuppressant? : Predone belongs to the class of corticosteroids and has immunosuppressant properties (suppresses the body’s immune system). Hence, Predone is used for the treatment of a number of inflammatory and auto-immune conditions. |Is Predone a glucocorticoid? : Predone is a glucocorticoid and belongs to a group of medicines called steroids (corticosteroids). |Can I take Predone with antibiotics? : Certain antibiotics may increase the metabolism of Predone and hence decrease its effects. So, it may be necessary to adjust the dose of Predone accordingly. Please consult your doctor before taking Predone with antibiotics.|Can I take Predone with paracetamol? : Predone can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interactions have been clinically seen between the two. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Medicine interaction:
Predone with Chlorthalidone|Predone with Posaconazole|Predone with Roxithromycin|Predone with Clarithromycin|Predone with Ritonavir|Predone with Saxagliptin|Predone with Bacillus Calmette-Guerin high strength|Predone with Lercanidipine|Predone with Gliclazide|Predone with Glipizide|Predone with Benidipine|Predone with Ketoconazole|Predone with Itraconazole|Predone with Glibenclamide|Predone with Phenobarbitone|Predone with Repaglinide|Predone with Indapamide|Predone with Carbamazepine|Predone with Rubella vaccine (Live)|Predone with Glimepiride|Predone with Cilnidipine|Predone with Clotrimazole|Predone with Azithromycin|Predone with Primidone|Predone with Indinavir|Predone with Exenatide|Predone with Rosiglitazone|Predone with S-Amlodipine|Predone with Rifampicin
