Prednisolone tablets 5 mg Asahi Kaisei for allergy and inflammation (Millipred, corticosteroid)

What are Prednisolone 5 mg tablets for allergy and inflammation (Millipred, corticosteroid)?

Prednisolone is a synthetic corticosteroid medication. It provides potent anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic properties, making Prednisolone tablets a versatile treatment option for various conditions and their consequences.

Prednisolone tablets function by entering the cells and influencing the synthesis of specific proteins that help combat inflammation. They achieve this by promoting the production of anti-inflammatory proteins while simultaneously blocking the transcription of genes responsible for inflammation. This dual mechanism enables Prednisolone tablets to effectively alleviate inflammation and its associated symptoms.

Prednisolone is commonly utilized in surgical procedures, internal medicine, and pediatrics to address allergic reactions and inflammation. These tablets prove highly effective in treating conditions such as asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, urticaria, angioedema, Crohn's disease, Kawasaki disease, multiple sclerosis, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, autoimmune hepatitis, and systemic lupus. By reducing inflammation and suppressing allergic responses, Prednisolone tablets provide relief from symptoms such as swelling, redness, pain, and itching. Prednisolone tablets have been recognized for their therapeutic efficacy and safety by being included in the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines. 

Active principles: prednisolone

Amount: 100 tablets

Maker: Asahi Kaisei Pharma Corporation, Tokyo, Japan

Indications:

• allergic reactions, including seasonal allergies and drug reactions,
• inflammations,
• asthma,
• autoimmune hepatitis,
• systemic lupus erythematosus,
• vasculitis.

How to take

Adults should take between 1 and 12 tablets (5-60 mg of the active active principle), dividing into 1-4 doses, according to the instructions of your doctor. Your doctor may adjust the dosage based on your symptoms or age.

In combination with antineoplastic drugs, the maximum daily dose for malignant lymphoma should not exceed 100 mg per square meter.

For the acute phase of Kawasaki’s disease, 2 mg per 1 kg of body weight should be taken daily, dividing this amount into three doses. Maximum daily intake should not exceed 12 tablets (60 mg).

Contraindications: do not use for the following patients:

• patients with infections such as chickenpox or measles,
• patients with peptic ulcer, psychosis, tuberculosis, keratitis, cataract, glaucoma, hypertension, electrolyte abnormality or thrombosis,
• patients who have recently had an operation on the internal organs,
• patients who have previously experienced myocardial infarction,
• patients with diabetes mellitus, osteoporosis, fat embolism, myasthenia gravis, renal disease, thyroid disease or liver disease,
• pregnant or breastfeeding women. 

Important information

If an allergic reaction occurs, patient needs to stop using the medicine and consult with their doctor. If patient is taking any other medication or treatment, they should consult with their doctor in advance.