Prednisone 10 mg Tablets — Generic For Deltasone — Ani Pharma

Medication Summary

Medication Summary: This section summarizes DailyMed drug label information to make the label easier to understand. It is not a substitute for the official label, pharmacist counseling, prescriber instructions, or medical advice.

Overview

Prednisone Tablets, USP are prescription tablets taken by mouth and are available in multiple strengths, including 10 mg. Prednisone is a glucocorticoid, which is a type of corticosteroid medicine.

The label says prednisone is used for many conditions, including certain endocrine, rheumatic, collagen, skin, allergy, eye, breathing, blood, cancer-related, kidney, gastrointestinal, nervous system, and other disorders. It is also used in some situations to help control inflammation and immune responses.

Prednisone should not be used in people with systemic fungal infections or in people who are known to be allergic to its components. The label warns that corticosteroids can lower the body’s ability to fight infection and may cause many side effects, so patients should be monitored closely during treatment.

Storage Information

protecting against undesirable pharmacologic effects. Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F). Dispense in a tight, light-resistant container as defined in the USP.

Key Counseling Points

• This medicine is a prescription corticosteroid taken by mouth.
• Use exactly as directed on the prescription label.
• Do not stop long-term prednisone suddenly; the label says doses should be reduced gradually when therapy is stopped.
• Tell your healthcare professional if you have been exposed to chickenpox or measles while taking immunosuppressant doses of corticosteroids.
• Prednisone can increase the risk of infection and may hide some signs of infection.
• The label warns that people with systemic fungal infections should not use prednisone.
• The medicine may cause mood changes, insomnia, or other psychiatric effects in some people.
• Report signs of eye problems, since prolonged corticosteroid use may be linked with cataracts or glaucoma.
• The label notes that growth and development should be watched carefully in infants and children on prolonged therapy.
• Tell your healthcare professional about all other medicines and health conditions, since corticosteroids can require special caution in several situations.

Helpful Patient Education

Prednisone Tablets, USP are a prescription glucocorticoid corticosteroid available in multiple strengths, including 10 mg tablets. According to the DailyMed label, prednisone is used for a wide range of inflammatory, allergic, endocrine, rheumatic, respiratory, hematologic, gastrointestinal, neurologic, and other conditions.

This educational product information highlights key label warnings, including the risk of infection, the need for gradual dose reduction after long-term use, and the possibility of side effects affecting the fluid and electrolytes, bones, eyes, mood, and endocrine system. Patients should use prednisone only as prescribed and follow label-based counseling from their healthcare professional.

Medication Summary last generated: 2026-07-09 02:49:53