Prednisolone
(Prednisolone)
Available as tablets or capsules.
Tablets, Gastro-Resistant Tablets
Available as soluble tablets?
Yes
Available as a liquid?
Yes
Available as something for placing under your tongue?
No
Available as something for placing on your gum?
No
Available as granules?
No
Available as a patch for putting on your skin?
No
Available as an injection?
Yes
Available as nasal/oral spray?
No
Safe or appropriate to crush
Licensed alternative formulations available and therefore crushing is not recommended. Enteric coated products should not be crushed.
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Prednisolone
Usual formulation brand names
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Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
Yes - some
Modified release
No
Film coated
No
Enteric coated
Yes - some tablets
Sugar coated
No
Soluble tablet strength
5mg
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
-
Granule strength
-
Transdermal patch strength
-
Injection strength
25mg/ml injection
Nasal/oral spray Strength
-
Available as a licensed liquid or special?
Licensed
Are specials or imports available?
N/A
Liquid strengths
5mg/5ml, 10mg/1ml
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
Yes- some brands
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
No
Advice on administration via enteral tube
Current resources suggest that it is likely to be safe to administer via enteral feeding tubes, however this is an unlicensed use of the medication. Clinicians should refer to specialist resources for advice on how to administer this medication via enteral feeding tubes.
Notes
Suppositories, ear drops, eye drops, enema, foam suppository also available