What is Pediapred?

prednisolone 15 mg/5 mL Oral Soln
Drug Name: PREDNISOLONE SOL/SYR - ORAL
Other Brand Names: Orapred, Pediapred, Prelone
Uses: Prednisolone is a man-made form of a natural substance (corticosteroid hormone) made by the adrenal gland. It is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood problems, immune system disorders, skin and eye conditions, breathing problems, cancer, and severe allergies. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as pain, swelling and allergic-type reactions.
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how long after immunizations can a 4 year old start pediapred for severe allergys
- Jan 10, 2005
I am extrememly concerend that my 26 month old is being over-medicated, and I worry that he...
- Jul 29, 2003
My child is now 4 1/2 years old. He has been diagnosed with asthma. But he has had Pneumo...
- Sep 25, 2006
I have a 10 year old son that has been having these awful croup attacks, where he gets stri...
- May 17, 2004
My son was a twin born at 28 weeks gestation 2 pds 12 oz. He was on a standard ventilator ...
- Feb 17, 2004
I have a 17 month old son, Bradley, who has recently had pneumonia for the third time in le...