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Indication
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Adult Dose
Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Indication: Allergic and inflammatory disorders
Age: Adult
Dose: Oral – 3–18 mg
Frequency: daily
Note: Usual maintenance dose; for acute disorders, initially up to 120 mg daily.
Indication: Rheumatoid arthritis
Age: Adult
Dose: Oral – 3-18 mg
Frequency: daily

Child Dose
Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Indication: Allergic and inflammatory disorders
Age: 1 month–11 years
Dose: Oral – 0.25–1.5 mg/kg
Frequency: daily or on alternate days
Note: by mouth (oral)
Indication: Allergic and inflammatory disorders
Age: 1 month–11 years
Condition: emergency situations
Dose: Oral – up to 2.4 mg/kg
Frequency: daily
Note: maximum 120 mg; by mouth (oral)

Renal Dose
Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Condition: Renal impairment: Mild, moderate, or severe
Dose: No dose adjustment required
Note: No dose adjustment required for mild, moderate, or severe renal impairment
Administration
  • Can take with or without food
  • Take at regular times
Side Effect

Drug Interaction
Drug NameRisk Factors
Antacids, ACE Inhibitors (Captopril, Enalapril, Lisinopril, Ramipril, Benazepril, Fosinopril, Quinapril, Perindopril), acetazolamide, Adrenergic Neuron Blockers (Guanethidine, Bretylium, Reserpine), Antidiabetics (Metformin, Glibenclamide, Glimepiride, Sitagliptin, Pioglitazone, Rosiglitazone, Empagliflozin), aspirin, barbiturate, β-blockers, calcium-channel blockers, carbamazepine, carbenoxolone, cardiac glycosides, clonidine, coumarins, diazoxide, diuretics, erythromycin, hydralazine, ketoconazole, methotrexate, methyldopa, mifepristone, minoxidil, moxonidine, nitrates, nitroprusside, NSAIDs (Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Diclofenac, Celecoxib, Meloxicam, Indomethacin, Piroxicam, Ketorolac), oestrogens, phenytoin, primidone, rifamycins, ritonavir, somatropin, β2 Sympathomimetics (Ephedrine, Pseudoephedrine, Phenylephrine), theophylline, vaccines
Interactions mentioned but specific effects not detailed

Disease Interaction
Disease NameRisk Factors
Systemic Infection
Risk of infection worsening
Live Virus Vaccines
Risk with immunosuppressive doses

Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Store in a cool (below 25°C) and dry place, protected from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

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