Prednisone 5 mg Tablets — Generic For Deltasone — Hikma

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.

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Key Counseling Points

• Take prednisone exactly as prescribed; the dose is individualized and may change based on response.
• Do not stop taking it suddenly if you have been on it for a long time; the label recommends gradual withdrawal.
• Prednisone can suppress the immune system and increase the risk of infection.
• Tell a healthcare professional about any exposure to chickenpox, measles, tuberculosis, or hepatitis B, since the label warns about reactivation or serious infection risks.
• Avoid vaccination against smallpox while taking corticosteroids; other immunizations may also be a concern, especially at high doses.
• Report signs of infection, because corticosteroids can mask some signs and symptoms.
• Use caution if you have conditions mentioned in the label such as diabetes, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, ulcers, kidney disease, glaucoma, or a history of mental health symptoms.
• The label says prednisone tablets should be stored at 20u00b0 to 25u00b0C (68u00b0 to 77u00b0F), protected from moisture, and kept in a tight, child-resistant container.
• If used during stress, the label notes that corticosteroid doses may need adjustment under medical supervision.
• The tablets contain lactose monohydrate and other inactive ingredients listed in the label.

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Medication Summary last generated: 2026-06-18 00:45:03