Prednisone 5 mg Tablets — Generic For Deltasone — TEVA

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 contain prednisone, a glucocorticoid corticosteroid taken by mouth. The label describes prednisone as a medicine used for its anti-inflammatory effects and for effects on the body’s immune response.

This product is labeled for a wide range of conditions, including certain endocrine, rheumatic, allergic, skin, eye, respiratory, blood, cancer-related, kidney, and gastrointestinal disorders, as well as some other conditions listed in the label. It is Rx only.

Prednisone should not be used in people with systemic fungal infections or in those with a known hypersensitivity to the product components. The label also warns that corticosteroids can suppress the immune system and increase the risk of infection.

Patients should not stop corticosteroids abruptly without medical supervision, especially after prolonged use, because withdrawal or adrenal insufficiency can occur.

Storage Information

protecting against undesirable pharmacologic effects. Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature].

Key Counseling Points

• Take prednisone exactly as directed on the prescription label.
• Do not stop taking corticosteroids abruptly or without medical supervision.
• Tell healthcare providers that you are taking a corticosteroid if you become ill or need medical care.
• Seek medical advice promptly if you develop fever or other signs of infection.
• Avoid exposure to chickenpox or measles while taking corticosteroids; get medical advice right away if exposed.
• Use caution if you have a history of infections, including tuberculosis, hepatitis B, fungal infection, or amebiasis, because the label warns about reactivation or worsening of some infections.
• The label says corticosteroids can cause mood changes, insomnia, and other psychiatric effects.
• If taken for a prolonged period, the label notes that growth in children should be monitored and bone effects may occur.
• The label warns about possible interactions with many medicines, including warfarin, diabetes medicines, diuretics, NSAIDs, and some antibiotics.
• Report eye symptoms, since the label warns about cataracts, glaucoma, and increased eye pressure with corticosteroids.

Helpful Patient Education

Prednisone tablets, USP are a prescription glucocorticoid corticosteroid for oral use. According to the DailyMed label, prednisone is used in a broad range of inflammatory, allergic, endocrine, respiratory, blood, eye, skin, and gastrointestinal conditions. The label also describes important safety warnings, including increased risk of infection, immune suppression, and the need to avoid abrupt discontinuation.

This educational product information is based on the DailyMed label and is intended to help explain common label-based uses, warnings, precautions, and patient counseling considerations for prednisone tablets. It is not a substitute for the official prescribing information.

Medication Summary last generated: 2026-06-19 02:39:44