Elpred Forte Oral Solution, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Solution. Allergy, Asthma, Skin Disorders are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Elpred Forte Oral Solution have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Elpred Forte Oral Solution depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Elpred Forte Oral Solution include Skin scar, Mood swings, Unusual behavior. While these are the most often observed Elpred Forte Oral Solution side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Elpred Forte Oral Solution are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Elpred Forte Oral Solution is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Elpred Forte Oral Solution related warnings talks about Elpred Forte Oral Solution's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Elpred Forte Oral Solution can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Elpred Forte Oral Solution in conditions like Infections, Tuberculosis (TB), Heart Disease. The section on Elpred Forte Oral Solution contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Elpred Forte Oral Solution with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Elpred Forte Oral Solution, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Elpred Forte Oral Solution is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Elpred Forte Oral Solution is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Elpred Forte Oral Solution safe for pregnant women?
Elpred is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Elpred Forte Oral Solution safe during breastfeeding?
Elpred does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Elpred Forte Oral Solution on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Elpred. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Elpred Forte Oral Solution on the Liver?
Elpred may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Elpred Forte Oral Solution on the Heart?
Elpred may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Elpred Forte Oral Solution should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Elpred Forte Oral Solution unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Elpred Forte Oral Solution habit forming or addictive?
Elpred Forte Oral Solution is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Elpred Forte Oral Solution does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Elpred Forte Oral Solution should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Elpred Forte Oral Solution cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Elpred Forte Oral Solution
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Elpred Forte Oral Solution together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Elpred Forte Oral Solution
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Elpred Forte Oral Solution and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Elpred can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful interaction or any change in side effects profile have been reported between them when they used together. However, if you are experiencing any unwanted effects, please consult your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Elpred is an anti-inflammatory drug. It used for the treatment of a number of inflammatory and autoimmune conditions.
Yes, Elpred can be taken with antibiotics, but certain antibiotics can increase the metabolism of Elpred hence decreasing its effects. Hence, you may need to adjust the dose accordingly. Please ask your doctor before taking these two medications together.
Yes, Elpred can cause weight gain. It causes weight gain by altering the body's electrolyte, water balance, and its metabolism. Weight gain also depends on the dose and duration of medicine. If you are taking the higher dose for the longer time duration, more likely you are to encounter weight gain. Short courses of a few days to a couple of weeks don’t usually cause weight gain.
Elpred is a brand name of prednisolone. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the group of medicine called corticosteroid. It is used to treat a number of the condition such as allergies, the autoimmune disorder, inflammatory condition, and cancer.
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