Orapred Oral

In Depth

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

Orapred Oral Overdose

If overdose is suspected, contact your poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

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

Orapred Oral Notes

Do not share this medication with others.

If this medication is used for an extended time, laboratory and/or medical tests (such as blood sugar/mineral levels, blood counts, blood pressure, bone density tests, eye exams, height/weight measurements, X-rays) should be performed regularly to check for side effects. Consult your doctor for more details.

This medication may cause bone problems (osteoporosis). Lifestyle changes that may help reduce the risk of bone problems while taking this drug for an extended time include doing weight-bearing exercise, getting enough calcium and vitamin D, stopping smoking, and limiting alcohol. Discuss with your doctor lifestyle changes that might benefit you.

Orapred Oral Storage

Store the US product according to the directions on the product package away from light and moisture. 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.

Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. 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.