Drug Action
Prednisolone exerts predominantly glucocorticoid effects with minimal mineralocorticoid effects.
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Prednisolone exerts predominantly glucocorticoid effects with minimal mineralocorticoid effects.
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Eczematous inflammation in otitis externa ▶TO THE EAR ▶Child: Apply 2–3 drops every 2–3 hours, frequency to be reduced when relief obtained ▶Adult: Apply 2–3 drops every 2–3 hours, frequency to be reduced when relief obtained
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Avoid alone in the presence of untreated infection (combine with suitable anti-infective)
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Avoid prolonged use
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Extracted information for Prednisolone only.
→Appendix 1: corticosteroids
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Local reaction
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Extracted information for Prednisolone only.
There can be variation in the licensing of different medicines containing the same drug. Forms available from special-order manufacturers include: ear drops Ear/eye drops solution EXCIPIENTS: May contain Benzalkonium chloride, disodium edetate ▶Prednisolone (Non-proprietary) Prednisolone sodium phosphate 5 mg per 1 ml Prednisolone sodium phosphate 0.5% ear/eye drops | 10 ml P £2.57 DT = £2.57 CORTICOSTEROIDS › CORTICOSTEROID COMBINATIONS WITH ANTI-INFECTIVES
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Apply 2–3 drops every 2–3 hours, frequency to
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First line only; read the complete Indications and dose section above.
Apply 2–3 drops every 2–3 hours, frequency to
This is a first-line fragment. Read the full Indications and Dose section above.
Candidate age grouping · source page 1284