Solupred 5mg (30 effervescent tablets/box)

Indications

Therapy in conditions when the anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects of glucocorticoids are needed: Rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, some types of vasculitis, temporal arteritis and periarteritis nodosa, sarcoidosis, bronchial asthma, ulcerative colitis, hemolytic anemia, granulocytopenia and severe allergy conditions including anaphylaxis.

Treatment against acute leukemia, lymphoma, cancer of the breast and prostate cancer.

Contraindications

Known hypersensitivity to any of the active substance or excipients.

Serious infection, except septic shock or tuberculous meningitis.

Viral, fungal, or tubercular skin infection.

Administration of live virus vaccines.

Compositon/Ingredients

Dosage and administration

The initial adult dosage: 5 – 60 mg daily, depending on the disease being treated, and is usually administered in 2 – 4 divided doses.

Children: 0.14 – 2 mg/kg daily or 4 – 60 mg/m2 daily, administered in 4 divided doses.

Storage

Store at temperature below 30°C, protect from light.