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Available by prescription only.
Medication information
Prescription
Prednisone
Oral corticosteroid — short courses for many inflammatory conditions
Prednisone is an oral steroid used for many inflammatory conditions — asthma flares, autoimmune diseases, allergic reactions, certain cancers, and more. Short courses are common; long courses come with substantial side effects.
How the pharmacy helps
We dispense 1, 5, and 50 mg tablets. Take with food. Long courses are tapered, never stopped abruptly.
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Available by prescription only.
Forms and strengths
Medication entries grouped here
Strengths, dosage forms, brands, or package entries may vary. Your prescription label and pharmacist counselling are the instructions to follow.
| Brand / Generic | Strength | Form | DIN | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apo-Prednisone Prednisone | 5mg | Tablet | Active |
Common — take in the morning, not at night.
Both are known. Usually settle after the course or at lower dose.
No — abrupt stop after long use can cause adrenal insufficiency. The prescriber will plan a taper.
Have questions about this medication?
Call the pharmacy or bring the medication to the counter. We can help compare labels, dosing schedules, storage needs, and questions to ask your prescriber.
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