Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate Oral

In Depth

Generic Name: PREDNISOLONE SOLUTION/SYRUP - ORAL
Pronounced: (pred-NIS-oh-loan)

Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate Oral Overdose

If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate Oral Missed Dose

If you are taking this medication once daily and miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.

If you are taking this medication every other day, ask your doctor what you should do if you miss a dose.

Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate Oral Notes

Do not share this medication with others.

Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., blood glucose/salt levels, blood counts, height/weight measurements, blood pressure, eye examinations, X-rays, bone density tests) may be performed regularly to monitor your progress or check for side effects if this medication is used for prolonged periods. Consult your doctor for more details.

Lifestyle changes that may help reduce the risk of bone loss (osteoporosis) during long-term therapy include weight-bearing exercise, increasing calcium and vitamin D, stopping smoking and limiting alcohol. Talk with your doctor about lifestyle changes that might benefit you.

If you take this medication for a long time, wear or carry identification stating that you are using it.

Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate Oral Storage

Store the US product according to the directions on the product package. Some US brands must be refrigerated, and others must be stored at room temperature. Consult your pharmacist for more details.

Store the Canadian product in a tightly closed container at room temperature between 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Do not refrigerate. Do not store in the bathroom.

Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.