CompositionOmnacortil 30 Tablet is used to reduce inflammation and calm the immune system in a range of conditions, such as severe asthma and allergies, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, nephrotic syndrome and certain skin and eye disorders. It is a single-ingredient medicine containing prednisolone 30mg, which belongs to a class of medicines called corticosteroids (steroids).
This higher strength is often used at the start of treatment or during flare-ups, with the dose then reduced gradually. Take it with or after food, usually as a single morning dose, exactly as prescribed. Do not stop it suddenly after more than a few days of use; your doctor will reduce the dose gradually.
Eating a diet with enough calcium and vitamin D, limiting salt and sugar, and doing weight-bearing exercise as advised help protect your bones and health during treatment.
Steroids can lower resistance to infections and hide their signs. Before starting, tell your doctor about any infection such as tuberculosis, diabetes, high blood pressure, a stomach ulcer, osteoporosis, glaucoma or cataracts, depression or other mental health problems, or heart or kidney disease, and about other medicines. Avoid contact with people who have chickenpox, shingles or measles if not already immune, and do not have live vaccines without asking your doctor. Carry a steroid card, and tell any doctor or dentist about this medicine. Seek medical help for fever or signs of infection, black stools, blurred vision, severe mood changes or thoughts of self-harm. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor advises you to do so.
