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Prednisolone dispersible 10 mg tablets are a systemic corticosteroid. They’re used to treat a wide range of inflammatory and immune-related conditions, and sometimes for adrenal insufficiency. The dispersible form is meant to dissolve in water before drinking, which can make it easier to take, especially for children. Common uses include: - Inflammatory and autoimmune diseases: rheumatoid arthritis, polymyalgia rheumatica, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, vasculitis. - Dermatologic and allergic conditions: severe eczema/dermatitis, psoriasis, severe allergies, drug reactions. - Respiratory conditions: asthma (acute exacerbations), COPD flare-ups, severe allergic rhinitis. - Gastrointestinal/inflammatory bowel diseases: Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis. - Kidney/nephrotic syndrome and some other kidney disorders. - Endocrine/adrenal: adrenal insufficiency (Addison’s disease) and related conditions. - Sometimes used as part of cancer chemotherapy regimens or to prevent transplant rejection (under specialist supervision). Important notes: - Dosing and duration vary; long-term use can cause significant side effects and usually requires tapering rather than stopping abruptly. - Side effects can include increased appetite and weight gain, mood changes, sleep disturbances, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, infections, bone loss, ulcers, and more. - Do not use to treat viral/fungal infections without a clinician’s guidance; follow your doctor’s instructions and check for drug interactions. If you have a specific condition or country/label in mind, I can tailor the indications more precisely. Would you like that?
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