PREDNISOLONE is a corticosteroid.

Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about taking this medicine.

Take PREDNISOLONE exactly as prescribed by your health care professional.

CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience :

swelling of feet or legs
unusual weight gain
black/tarry stools
vomiting material that looks like coffee grounds
severe nausea or vomiting
changes in menstrual periods
headache
muscle weakness
prolonged sore throat/cold/fever

If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.

If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

IF YOU HAVE DIABETES, this medicine may affect your blood sugar. Check blood sugar levels closely and ask your doctor before adjusting the dose of your diabetes medicine.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist.

Do not take 2 doses at once tomake up for a missed dose.

PREDNISOLONE is used to treat severe allergies, arthritis, asthma, and skin conditions.

It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.

STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature, away from heat and light.

Stopping PREDNISOLONE medicine suddenly may cause serious side effects.

BEFORE YOU HAVE ANY MEDICAL OR DENTAL TREATMENTS, EMERGENCY CARE, OR SURGERY, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using PREDNISOLONE.

PREDNISOLONE MEDICINE MAKES YOU MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO ILLNESSES, especially if you take it for an extended period of time.

Prevent infection by avoiding contact with people who have colds or other infections.

If you are exposed to chickenpox, measles, or tuberculosis (TB) while taking PREDNISOLONE or within 12 months after stopping this medicine, call your doctor.

Report any injuries or signs of infection (fever, sore throat, pain during urination, or muscle aches) that occur during treatment and within 12 months after stopping this medicine.

CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE HAVING IMMUNIZATIONS (VACCINATIONS) while you are using PREDNISOLONE.

IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using PREDNISOLONE medicine during pregnancy.

IF YOU ARE OR WILL BE BREAST-FEEDING while you are using PREDNISOLONE, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.