What is Omnacortil (Prednisolone) used for?

Omnacortil (Prednisolone) is an oral corticosteroid prescribed to treat a wide variety of inflammatory conditions. The medication operates by inhibiting the immune system to reduce swelling, inflammation, and irritation caused by an injury or allergies. This makes it useful for alleviating conditions such as arthritis, skin conditions, breathing conditions, or severe allergies. Your physician may also prescribe it to treat other conditions that are not listed here.

How should I use Omnacortil (Prednisolone)?

Strictly use Omnacortil (Prednisolone) according to your physician's instructions to get the safest and most effective results from treatment. One tablet is typically taken one to four times daily. Your individual instructions will depend on the condition being treated, your health, and the severity of your symptoms. These should be swallowed with a large glass of water and a meal to prevent nausea. Never change the form of the medicine by chewing, splitting, or crushing the tablets as this may destroy or alter the effects of their contents. Ask your physician any questions you have about the medicine to ensure the correct usage.

What are the side effects of Omnacortil (Prednisolone)?

Side effects associated with the use of Omnacoril (Prednisolone) include:

• Headaches
• Dizziness or unsteadiness
• Nausea or upset stomach
• Increased sweating
• Dry skin or increased acne
• Insomnia or unusual mood changes
• Slow wound healing
• Unusual weight gain

More serious side effects that may require medical attention include vision problems, severe swelling, pancreatitis, low potassium levels in the blood, discolored stools, coughing up blood, or severe hypertension. These conditions may cause unexpected problems requiring reduced dosages or frequency of administration to prevent them from occurring.

Please Note

Do not use Omnacortil (Prednisolone) if you are lactose intolerant, have a widespread infection, or if you have had a recent stroke or head injury. Also inform your physician if you are elderly, if the patient being treated is a child, or if you have osteoporosis, herpes affecting the eye, tuberculosis, glaucoma, a history of psychiatric illness, myasthenia gravis, peptic ulcer, blood clots, diverticulitis, ulcerative colitis, hypertension, hypothyroidism, epilepsy, diabetes, low potassium levels, muscle disorders, liver failure, or liver cirrhosis. These conditions may cause unexpected problems requiring adjustments to your regimen.

Strictly follow all instructions provided to you by your physician or pharmacist while using Omnacortil (Prednisolone). Optimum and safe dosage can differ based on the patient and the condition being treated.

As this medication may be unsafe for certain patients, it is essential you always inform your physician if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, as well as if you have any allergies, other illnesses, or ongoing health conditions, and if you are taking any other form of medication, supplements, or herbal products.

Immediately seek emergency medical care if you have an allergic or hypersensitive reaction. Common signs of a reaction include hives, swelling, skin rashes, chest pains, as well as trouble breathing or swallowing.