Prelone
Indicated for inflammatory control, this treatment is developed to alleviate immune responses and support symptom relief in various chronic conditions.
- Category
- Pain Management
- Active ingredient
- Prednisolone
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 5 · 10 · 20 · 40mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
Prescription rules on Prelone vary by country.
Prelone details
- Conditions
- Rheumatoid Arthritis · Asthma · Allergic States · Allergic Reaction
- Alternative names
- Deltacortril
- Therapeutic class
- Corticosteroid
- Pharmacological class
- Glucocorticoid
- Contraindications
- systemic fungal infections; hypersensitivity to prednisolone
- Minor side effects
- insomnia; nausea; increased appetite
- Moderate side effects
- mood changes; fluid retention; elevated blood pressure
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Originator
- Pfizer
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store at controlled room temperature, protected from light.
- Drug interactions
- NSAIDS; Anticoagulants; Antidiabetic agents
Precautions and warnings
may affect blood sugar control; regular blood pressure monitoring recommended; avoid abrupt cessation of treatment
Serious side effects
peptic ulcer perforation, requires immediate medical attention; adrenal crisis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Indicated for inflammatory control, this treatment is developed to alleviate immune responses and support symptom relief in various chronic conditions.
Mechanism of action
Prelone provides corticosteroid activity by modulating intracellular gene expression. It effectively suppresses inflammatory mediators and white blood cell migration to control severe inflammatory states.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only if clearly needed under medical supervision. Breastfeeding: Use with caution as it passes into breast milk.
What you will receive
Prelone is the originator brand name, made by Pfizer. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Pfizer and do not ship the original Prelone.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Prednisolone) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Prelone
Prelone is a brand of prednisolone, a corticosteroid used to manage symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, asthma and allergic states. The same active ingredient is also sold under the brand name Deltacortril. This medication is available as a tablet in strengths ranging from 5mg to 40mg.
Buying Prelone online
Prelone is registered across 13 markets including Japan, the UAE and Singapore, with availability also in Hong Kong, Thailand and Malaysia. It is consistently one of the most ordered medications for patients across the region. Generic prednisolone is far more affordable than the original brand, offering a cost effective option for expats and residents who live far from a fully stocked pharmacy and require reliable access to their medication.