Prednisolone Oral Solution
Product Description
Description
Prednisolone (pred-niss-oh-lone) Oral Solution is a liquid anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive corticosteroid used to treat allergies, eczema, allergic reactions resulting in hives and asthma, otitis externa, arthritis, addison's disease, nephrosis and more in pets. Sometimes it's used as a cough suppressant and to treat some cancers.
Benefits
- Covers a wide variety of ailments
- Anti-inflammatory
Consult with your veterinarian for proper dosage and course of treatment.
Safety Information
Warnings
Do not use Prednisolone Oral Solution on pets who are allergic, have stomach ulcers or have a systemic fungal infection
Precautions
Use Prednisolone Oral Solution with caution on pets with diabetes, receiving other medications for stomach ulcers including aspirin and NSAIDs (carprofen, flunixin, meloxicam), have cardiovascular or heart disease, pregnant or may be pregnant, younger than 1 year of age or if they have a bacterial infection.
Long term Prednisolone use is associated with increased risk for latent bladder infection, especially in dogs.
Food and Drug Interactions
Other medications can interact with Prednisolone Oral Solution. Be sure to disclose every medication and supplement that is given to your dog before starting Prednisolone Oral Solution.
Give with food
Human Warnings
Keep away from children and other animals.
Side Effects
Possible Side Effects
The most common side effect using Prednisolone Oral Solution is sleepiness. Most animals will become tolerant to this effect over time. Other common side effects include bigger appetite and thirst, vomiting, diarrhea and panting more than normal.
Serious side effects to contact your veterinarian about are black tarry stools, bloody vomit and high fever.
Contact your veterinarian if you believe your pet is experiencing side effects.
Additional Information
Product Administration
Oral
Product Form
Liquid
Ingredients
prednisolone (alcohol free)
Storage
Store at 68° - 77°F. Do not refrigerate