Prednisolone
Prednisolone is a corticosteroid used for selected inflammatory, allergic and immune conditions. Listed uses include Asthma, Allergic Reaction and Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Key points
- Route, duration and exposure determine infection and adrenal-suppression risks.
- Longer treatment should not be stopped suddenly without a plan.
- Severe infection, vision change or adrenal-crisis symptoms needs urgent care.
Select a listed product and pack to order online. Ask your doctor or pharmacist whether it suits you and what monitoring it needs.
Important safety checks
Infection, diabetes, blood pressure, ulcers, bones, mood, eye health and vaccination require review.
When to seek urgent care
Seek urgent help for severe weakness with vomiting or fainting, high fever, severe breathlessness, confusion or sudden visual change.
Further reading
What is prednisolone used for?
Prednisolone is a corticosteroid used for some inflammatory, allergic and immune conditions. Uses include asthma, allergic reactions and rheumatoid arthritis.
How does prednisolone work?
Prednisolone is a synthetic corticosteroid that mimics natural hormones. It suppresses inflammation and the immune response, which helps reduce swelling.
Which products contain prednisolone?
Products containing prednisolone on SGMeds include Orapred and Prelone. Compare their forms, strengths and pack sizes.
What is prednisolone called in other countries?
In other countries, prednisolone is also sold as Deltacortril. Brand names vary between countries, so compare products by their active ingredient.
How long does prednisolone take to work?
Prednisolone usually starts working within 1 to 2 hours, and the effect lasts about 12 to 24 hours.
What are the side effects of prednisolone?
You may get insomnia, nausea or an increased appetite. Mood changes, fluid retention and higher blood pressure can also happen. Peptic ulcer perforation and adrenal crisis are serious effects that need urgent medical care.
Can prednisolone be taken with other medicines?
Prednisolone can interact with anti-inflammatory painkillers (NSAIDs), blood thinners (anticoagulants) and medicines for diabetes. Ask a doctor or pharmacist what monitoring you need.
How much does prednisolone cost in Singapore?
Each product on this page shows a price for each strength and pack size in Singapore dollars, converted from US dollars, so the exchange rate can change the final amount. Larger packs usually cost less per tablet.
Payment and prices →Do I need a prescription for prednisolone in Singapore?
No. SGMeds does not ask for a prescription to order prednisolone: we place the order with our pharmacy partner, which prepares it and arranges delivery on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Can I buy prednisolone online in Singapore?
Yes, here on SGMeds: choose the product, strength and pack, then check out. We deliver to Singapore and Malaysia. Express shipping is tracked and takes up to 1 week, and Regular shipping takes up to 3 weeks.
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