Prednisolone Tablets 5mg are a prescription-only oral corticosteroid supplied in a pack of 28. Used where corticosteroid therapy is clinically indicated, they support the management of inflammation and immune-related responses under the direction of a qualified healthcare professional. The 5mg strength allows for controlled dose scheduling as prescribed.
Prednisolone 5mg Tablets are a prescription-only corticosteroid medicine supplied in a pack of 28 tablets for use under the direction of a qualified healthcare professional. They are used across a wide range of clinical settings where corticosteroid therapy is prescribed to help manage inflammation and immune responses, including in allergic conditions, respiratory conditions, skin disorders, blood disorders, autoimmune conditions, certain cancers, infections, and post-transplant care.
Prednisolone works by mimicking the effects of cortisol, a hormone naturally produced by the adrenal glands. This helps reduce inflammation and moderate immune activity when clinically appropriate. The 5mg strength is commonly used for controlled dose scheduling, including lower-dose maintenance treatment, tapering regimens, or in combination with other tablet strengths. Prednisolone begins to act within 1 to 2 hours, although the time taken for symptom improvement can vary depending on the condition being treated and the prescribed dose.
Prednisolone Tablets 5mg are intended for registered healthcare professionals and prescribers who require a prescription-only oral corticosteroid for use within appropriate clinical protocols. This pack may be suitable for primary care, specialist practice and other regulated healthcare settings where short-course treatment, maintenance dosing or dose tapering has been prescribed.
It may be prescribed for patients where corticosteroid therapy is considered clinically appropriate, including those with inflammatory, allergic, autoimmune, respiratory, skin, bowel or blood-related conditions, and in some specialist treatment pathways. The 5mg strength is also commonly used as part of controlled dose scheduling, including lower-dose maintenance or step-down regimens.
This medicine is not for general sale and should only be supplied and used under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional.
| Specification | Details |
| Active Ingredient | Prednisolone 5mg per tablet |
| Medicine Type | Corticosteroid |
| Form | Oral tablets |
| Strength | 5mg |
| Pack Size | 28 tablets |
| Storage | Store below 25°C in the original packaging, protected from moisture |
Prednisolone may be prescribed by a healthcare professional for a range of inflammatory, allergic and immune-related conditions. These can include asthma, severe allergies, rheumatoid arthritis, skin conditions, inflammatory bowel disease, certain blood disorders and other conditions where corticosteroid treatment is clinically appropriate.
Prednisolone is a corticosteroid that mimics the action of hormones naturally produced by the adrenal glands. It helps reduce inflammation and lowers immune system activity when this is required as part of prescribed treatment.
Prednisolone starts to work within 1 to 2 hours. The time it takes for symptoms to improve can vary depending on the condition being managed, the dose prescribed and the individual response.
Always take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor or prescriber. It is usually taken once daily, preferably in the morning, with or after food. Swallow the tablet whole with water. Do not crush or chew it.
Store below 25°C in the original packaging, away from heat, moisture and direct sunlight. Keep out of the sight and reach of children.