Label: PREDNISONE- prednisone tablet
- NDC Code(s): 70518-4293-0
- Packager: REMEDYREPACK INC.
- This is a repackaged label.
- Source NDC Code(s): 64380-785
- Category: HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG LABEL
- DEA Schedule: None
- Marketing Status: Abbreviated New Drug Application
Drug Label Information
Updated February 26, 2025
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DESCRIPTIONEach tablet for oral administration contains: Prednisone, USP.................................................. 10 mg, 20 mg and 50 mg - Inactive Ingredients - The tablets contain lactose ...
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CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGYNaturally occurring glucocorticoids (hydrocortisone and cortisone), which also have salt-retaining properties, are used as replacement therapy in adrenocortical deficiency states. Their synthetic ...
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INDICATIONS AND USAGEPrednisone tablets USP are indicated in the following conditions: Endocrine Disorders - Primary or secondary adrenocortical insufficiency (hydrocortisone or cortisone is the first choice ...
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CONTRAINDICATIONSPrednisone tablets are contraindicated in systemic fungal infections and known hypersensitivity to components.
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WARNINGSIn patients on corticosteroid therapy subjected to unusual stress, increased dosage of rapidly acting corticosteroids before, during and after the stressful situation is ...
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PRECAUTIONSGeneral Precautions - Drug-induced secondary adrenocortical insufficiency may be minimized by gradual reduction of dosage. This type of relative insufficiency may persist for months after ...
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ADVERSE REACTIONSFluid and Electrolyte Disturbances - Sodium retention - Fluid retention - Congestive heart failure in susceptible patients - Potassium loss - Hypokalemic ...
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DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATIONThe initial dosage of prednisone may vary from 5 mg to 60 mg per day, depending on the specific disease entity being treated. In situations of less severity lower doses will generally suffice ...
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HOW SUPPLIEDPredniSONE Tablets USP - 20 mg, White to off white color, circular, biconvex tablets debossed with "P20" on one side and break line on other side free from physical defects. NDC ...
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PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANELDRUG: prednisone - GENERIC: PREDNISONE - DOSAGE: TABLET - ADMINSTRATION: ORAL - NDC: 70518-4293-0 - COLOR: white - SHAPE: ROUND - SCORE: Two even pieces - SIZE: 9 mm - IMPRINT: P20 - PACKAGING: 10 in 1 BOTTLE ...
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