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1 296x210 leaflet Reel Fed Bi Fold Profile (BST)Dimensions:Component:Date Sent:Technologist: Technically ApprovedPharmacode:JDE No.:PrednisoloneAll strengths x 28 s (UK)296x210 (Reel Fed)50949687 leaflet for * Please note that only Artwork Studio is permitted to make changes to the above artwork. No changes are permitted by any 3rd party other than added notes and mark ups for required changes. approved for print/dateProof ApprovalNon Printing ColoursColoursDate sent:Date received: Item number: Originator:Origination Date:Revision Date:Revised By:Dimensions:Min Body Text Size:Supplier:1. 2. 1. FMD info NA (not a carton) No Yes DetailsPrednisolone , 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 25mg, 30mg Tablets PIL - UKBlackProfileBBBA2292T. UKn/an/a1 Version 4page 150949687 BBBA2292 Prednisolone , 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 25mg and 30mg TabletsPackage leaflet : Information for the user Prednisolone is a steroid medicine, prescribed for many different conditions, including serious illnesses.

2 You need to take it regularly to get the maximum benefit. Don t stop taking this medicine without talking to your doctor you may need to reduce the dose gradually. Prednisolone can cause side effects in some people (read section 4 below). Some problems such as mood changes (feeling depressed, or high ), or stomach problems can happen straight away. If you feel unwell in any way, keep taking your Tablets , but see your doctor straight away. Some side effects only happen after weeks or months. These include weakness of arms and legs, or developing a rounder face (read section 4 for more information). If you take it for more than 3 weeks, you will get a blue steroid card : always keep it with you and show it to any doctor or nurse treating you. Keep away from people who have chickenpox or shingles, if you have never had them. They could affect you severely. If you do come into contact with chickenpox or shingles, see your doctor straight away.

3 Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine because it contains important information for you. Keep this leaflet . You may need to read it again. If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist. This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their signs of illness are the same as yours. If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet . See section is in this leaflet1. What Prednisolone Tablets are and what they are used for2. What you need to know before you take Prednisolone Tablets3. How to take Prednisolone Tablets4. Possible side effects5. How to store Prednisolone Tablets6. Contents of the pack and other information1. What Prednisolone Tablets are and what they are used forPrednisolone Tablets belong to a group of medicines called steroids.

4 Their full name is corticosteroids. These corticosteroids occur naturally in the body, and help to maintain health and well-being. Boosting your body with extra corticosteroids (such as Prednisolone Tablets ) is an effective way to treat various illnesses involving inflammation in the body. Prednisolone Tablets reduces this inflammation, which could otherwise go on making your condition worse. You must take this medicine regularly to get maximum benefit from Tablets are used in a wide range of inflammatory and auto-immune conditions including: allergies, including severe allergic reactions inflammation affecting the: - lungs, including asthma- blood vessels and heart- bowel or kidneys- muscles and joints, including rheumatoid arthritis- eye or nervous system skin conditions some infections some cancers, including leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma to prevent organ rejection after a : to boost steroid levels when the body is not making enough natural steroid on its own to treat high calcium What you need to know before you take Prednisolone TabletsCheck with your doctor first If you have ever had severe depression or manic-depression (bipolar disorder).

5 This includes having had depression before while taking steroid medicines like Prednisolone Tablets . If any of your close family has had these either of these applies to you, talk to a doctor before taking Prednisolone not take Prednisolone Tablets : if you are allergic to Prednisolone or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6). An allergic reaction may include a rash, itching, difficulty breathing or swelling of the face, lips, throat or tongue if you have cold sores that effect the eyes if you have an untreated infection if you are suffering from galactose or lactose intolerance or glucose-galactose and precautionsTalk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Prednisolone Tablets if you: suffer from or have ever been treated for tuberculosis (TB) have high blood pressure have a heart condition have liver or kidney problems have scleroderma (also known as systemic sclerosis, an autoimmune disorder) because daily doses of 15mg or more may increase the risk of a serious complication called scleroderma renal crises.

6 Signs of scleroderma renal crises include increased blood pressure and decreased urine production. The doctor my advise that you have your blood pressure and urine regularly checked. suffer from diabetes or diabetes runs in your familyContinued top of next columnContinued top of next columnActavis, Barnstaple, EX32 8NS, UKContinued top of next columnContinued top of next columnContinued over page raised pressure in the brain (which can cause headaches, nausea and vomiting) scleroderma renal crisis in patients already suffering from scleroderma (an autoimmune disorder). Signs of scleroderma renal crisis include increased blood pressure and decreased urine production. sleeplessness thinning of the skin bruising stretch marks patches of skin reddening itching rash hives acne extra hair growth slow healing of wounds increased sweating hiding or altering reactions to skin tests such as for tuberculosis reduction of growth in babies, children and adolescents absence or irregularity of menstrual periods face becomes very round weight gain increased blood sugar carbohydrate imbalance in diabetes euphoria (feeling high) feeling of dependency on treatment depression general unwell feeling vision problems worsening of schizophrenia worsening of epilepsy risk of stroke is increased in Horton disease blurred vision increased pressure in the eyeball (glaucoma) whitening or clouding of the lens (cataracts) pressure on the nerve to the eye, thinning of the tissues of the eye (sclera and cornea)

7 Bulging eyes worsening of viral or fungal infections of the eye risk of contracting infection is increased existing infections can worsen signs of infection can be masked previous infections, such as tuberculosis (TB) may be re-activated (flare up) muscle wasting of the upper arms and legs muscle pain brittle bone disease or wasting of the bones bone fractures tendon rupture indigestion stomach ulcers with bleeding or perforation bloating ulcers in the gullet (oesophagus) which may cause discomfort on swallowing candidiasis (thrush) abdominal (stomach) pain increased appetite which may result in weight gain diarrhoea water and salt retention high blood pressure (hypertension) a change in the levels of some hormones, mineral balance or protein in blood tests increased cholesterol or fat levels in of side effectsIf you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.

8 This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet . You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme Website: reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this How to store Prednisolone TabletsKeep this medicine out of the sight and reach of not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton or the foil blister strip. The expiry date refers to the last day of that ; 5 mg tabletsDo not store above 25 the blister packs in the outer carton in order to protect from mg; 20 mg; 25 mg; 30 mg tabletsKeep the blister packs in the outer carton in order to protect from not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the Contents of the pack and other informationWhat Prednisolone Tablets contain The active substance is Prednisolone .

9 Each tablet contains either , 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 25mg or 30mg of the active ingredient. The tablet also contains lactose monohydrate, pregelatinised starch, sodium starch glycolate (type A), Iron oxide yellow (E172), Iron oxide red (E172), Glycerol dibehenate, magnesium Prednisolone Tablets look like and contents of the tabletYellow, 7mm, round, flat, tablet, with a score line on one side, imprinted with A610 on one side and on the tabletWhite, 7mm, round, flat, tablet, with a score line on one side, imprinted with A620 on one side and 5 on the tabletRed, 7mm, round, flat, tablet, with a score line on one side, imprinted with A630 on one side and 10 on the tabletRed, 9mm, round, flat, tablet, with a score line on one side, imprinted with A640 on one side and 20 on the tabletWhite, 9mm, round, flat, tablet, with a score line on one side, imprinted with A650 on one side and 25 on the tabletYellow, 9mm, round, flat, tablet, with a score line on one side, imprinted with A670 on one side and 30 on the are available in packs of 28 Tablets .

10 The 25mg tablet is also available in packs of 56 Authorisation HolderActavis, Barnstaple, EX32 8NS, UKManufacturerActavis, Barnstaple, EX32 8NS, UKThis leaflet was last revised in June 2018296x210 leaflet Reel Fed Bi Fold Profile (BST)Dimensions:Component:Date Sent:Technologist: Technically ApprovedPharmacode:JDE No.:PrednisoloneAll strengths x 28 s (UK)296x210 (Reel Fed)50949687 leaflet for * Please note that only Artwork Studio is permitted to make changes to the above artwork. No changes are permitted by any 3rd party other than added notes and mark ups for required changes. approved for print/dateProof ApprovalNon Printing ColoursColoursDate sent:Date received: Item number: Originator:Origination Date:Revision Date:Revised By:Dimensions:Min Body Text Size:Supplier:1. 2. 1. FMD info NA (not a carton) No Yes DetailsPrednisolone , 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 25mg, 30mg Tablets PIL - UKBlackProfileBBBA2292T.