Composition Prednisolone (15mg/5ml)
Rx Prescription Required
Pack bottle of 60 ml Oral Solution
Storage Store below 30°C
Chemical Class Glucocorticoids
Action Class Glucocorticoids
Habbit Forming No
Manufacturer Lancer Health Care Pvt Ltd
Manufacturer address 1572/15, 1st Floor, AC Market, Bhagirath Palace Near Central Bank Of India, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi – 110006, Delhi, India
Prednisolone (15mg/5ml)
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Elpred Forte Oral Solution
Elpred Forte Oral Solution belongs to a class of medicines called steroids. It helps treat certain types of allergies, inflammatory conditions, autoimmune disorders, hormonal disorders, and even cancer in children. It is also the treatment of choice after organ transplantation and for Nephrotic syndrome in children.
Basic Info
Description
Give Elpred Forte Oral Solution to your child with food. The usually prescribed frequency is once daily, preferably in the morning after breakfast. The dose of this medication will depend on your child’s clinical condition, body weight, age, and treatment response. Use Elpred Forte Oral Solution only for the recommended duration of time. Do not prolong its use, more than recommended as that may lead to increased side effects. Also, do not stop giving this medicine suddenly. Sudden withdrawal may affect the ongoing treatment and the child may exhibit withdrawal symptoms such as dizziness, vomiting, and thirst. The dose needs to be gradually reduced before stopping it completely. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking Elpred Forte Oral Solution, let the child calm down, and then give the same dose again.
The most common side effects associated with the use of Elpred Forte Oral Solution include increased appetite, weight gain, increased blood pressure, and behavioral and mood changes. Many of these usually go away once the treatment is stopped. However, in case these persist or start bothering your child, consult your child’s doctor without any delay. Taking Elpred Forte Oral Solution can also make it harder for your child to fight off infections. Tell the doctor if your child shows any signs of infection such as fever or sore throat.
Never practice self-medication, always consult your child’s doctor for advice. Your child’s doctor must be aware of your child’s entire medical history, including any previous episode of allergy, heart problem, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. Having an insight into your child’s overall health will help. This will guide the doctor in planning your child’s overall treatment.
Uses
Treatment of Inflammatory conditions
Treatment of Autoimmune conditions
Treatment of Severe allergic reactions
Treatment of Allergic conditions
Prevention of Asthma
Treatment of Rheumatic disorder
Treatment of Skin disorders
Treatment of Eye disorders
Treatment of Nephrotic syndrome
How To Use
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MOA
Elpred Forte Oral Solution is a steroid medicine. It decreases the formation of chemical substances like prostaglandins, leukotrienes, and interleukins which are considered responsible for inflammation, and allergy. It also suppresses the immune system and stops the immune mechanisms from causing any self-damage to the body.
What If
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Drug Tips
Prefer giving Elpred Forte Oral Solution with food as an empty stomach can trigger acidity and gastric reflux.
Do not give this medicine more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
Your child may be more likely to get new infections. Also, in some cases, old infections may become active. Tell your child’s doctor if you see any signs of an infection such as fever, cough, vomiting, or diarrhea.
Delay vaccination while your child is taking Elpred Forte Oral Solution as it may not work well. As soon as your child feels better, the vaccine can be given after consulting a doctor.
Do not stop the medicine abruptly. Seek the doctor’s guidance to taper the dose gradually as sudden withdrawal may result in a steroid withdrawal syndrome.
Always check with your child’s doctor before giving any other medications, including those that don’t need a prescription (over-the-counter medicines).
Faqs
Q. Is Elpred Forte Oral Solution a steroid?
Yes, Elpred Forte Oral Solution is a steroid medicine also known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body. These glucocorticoids help to maintain health and wellbeing. Elpred Forte Oral Solution increases the corticosteroids levels in the body which helps in treating various illnesses involving inflammation (redness, tenderness, heat, and swelling).
Q. Are there any serious side effects while my child is on Elpred Forte Oral Solution?
We use medicines to make our children better, but sometimes they may cause some unwanted side effects. However, the occurrence of side effects in the case of short-term use is not commonly observed. Side effects are more likely to appear in case of high dose, increased dose or any long-term use. The doctor will use the lowest possible dose for as little time as possible to avoid side effects.
Q. Can other medicines be given at the same time as Elpred Forte Oral Solution?
Elpred Forte Oral Solution can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Inform your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Elpred Forte Oral Solution. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
Q. Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Elpred Forte Oral Solution?
It is advised not to get your child vaccinated while they are on treatment with Elpred Forte Oral Solution. Let your child recover from the ongoing illness and finish the course of the medicine. As soon as a child feels better, even if he or she is on antibiotics, the vaccine can be given after consulting the doctor.
Q. In what conditions should I avoid giving Elpred Forte Oral Solution to my child?
Avoid giving Elpred Forte Oral Solution if your child is suffering from conditions like cardiac disease or congestive heart failure (except in the presence of active rheumatic carditis), hypertension, thromboembolic disorders, or diabetes mellitus. Elpred Forte Oral Solution should also be avoided if your child has a family history of active TB, active herpes infection, osteoporosis, myasthenia gravis, or renal insufficiency.
Q. How can I store Elpred Forte Oral Solution at home?
Keep the medicine in a cool dry place out of the reach of children and pets. This will help avoid any accidental intake.
Q. Can Elpred Forte Oral Solution cause any behavioral problems?
One of the potential side effects of corticosteroid medicine is mood change, such as irritability which can lead to difficult behavior in some children. When used for the short term, it can increase blood pressure and blood sugar levels, causing some children to become hyperactive. For this reason, it is always recommended to give Elpred Forte Oral Solution in the morning, so there is less impact on sleep.
Benifits
In Treatment of Inflammatory conditions
Elpred Forte Oral Solution helps in the treatment of a wide variety of inflammatory conditions such as asthma, severe allergic reactions, juvenile arthritis, uveitis, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn’s disease. Elpred Forte Oral Solution works by inhibiting the secretion of chemicals that cause inflammation like prostaglandins and leukotrienes.
In Treatment of Autoimmune conditions
Elpred Forte Oral Solution has been found useful in organ transplantation and in treating several autoimmune disorders, including rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, connective tissue disease, skin disorders, nephrotic syndrome, acute interstitial nephritis, autoimmune hemolytic anemia, and idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura. Elpred Forte Oral Solution stops the release of chemical messengers (interleukins) that are required for the multiplication of white blood cells (WBC) in the body. By doing so, it suppresses the body’s immune system and disables it from acting against the body’s organ systems. This helps in reducing symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching, and other allergic-type reactions. It is important to know that this medicine may weaken your child’s immune system, so you should keep your child away from other people who are ill or have infections.
In Treatment of Severe allergic reactions
Elpred Forte Oral Solution is a corticosteroid. In addition to the many other benefits, it can be used in the treatment of severe allergic reactions. This medicine works by reducing the inflammation associated with allergies. It is a highly effective medicine. Take it in the exact dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor to get most benefit from it.
In Treatment of Allergic conditions
Elpred Forte Oral Solution prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. It can be used to treat a great many different inflammatory and allergic conditions including arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, ulcerative colitis which affect the skin, blood, eyes, lungs, stomach, and nervous system. It works by lowering your immune system’s response to these conditions thereby reducing symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching and other allergic-type reactions.This medicine is given orally (by mouth). You should always take it as it has been prescribed for you. Do not stop taking it without your doctor’s advice. This can cause unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Because this medicine weakens your immune system, you should avoid being near people who are ill or have infections.
In Prevention of Asthma
Elpred Forte Oral Solution works by reducing and preventing swelling and inflammation in your lungs. It is known as a “preventer” and is used to prevent the symptoms of asthma such as tightness in your chest, wheezing, breathlessness, and coughing. This means you can carry out your daily activities more easily and more confidently.It may take a few weeks for this medicine to show full effects. Keep taking it regularly as prescribed even if you do not have any symptoms (this means it is working). Do not stop taking it unless your doctor advises you to, otherwise, you are more likely to suffer from symptoms. This medicine will not stop an asthma attack that has already started.
In Treatment of Rheumatic disorder
Elpred Forte Oral Solution prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. It can be used to treat a great many different inflammatory and allergic conditions including arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, ulcerative colitis and conditions which affect the skin, blood, eyes, lungs, stomach, and nervous system. It works by lowering your immune system’s response to these conditions thereby reducing symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching and other allergic-type reactions.This medicine should always be taken as it has been prescribed for you. Do not stop taking it without your doctor’s advice. This can cause unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Because this medicine weakens your immune system, you should avoid being near people who are ill or have infections.
In Treatment of Skin disorders
Elpred Forte Oral Solution prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. It can be used to treat a great many different inflammatory and allergic conditions of the skin such as eczema, atopic dermatitis and psoriasis. It works by lowering your immune system’s response to these conditions thereby reducing symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching and other allergic-type reactions.
In Treatment of Eye disorders
Elpred Forte Oral Solution helps relieve symptoms of eye infections such as redness, swelling, itching and watering of eyes. This medicine works by decreasing the production of certain chemicals that cause inflammation of the eyes. This will make it easier for you to go about your daily activities. Use it as prescribed to get the most benefit. If you see no improvement even after a week, talk to your doctor.
In Treatment of Nephrotic syndrome
Nephrotic syndrome is a kidney disorder that causes your body to pass too much protein in your urine accompanied with excessive swelling over various parts of the body such as around the eyes and in the feet and ankles. Elpred Forte Oral Solution works by suppressing the immune system thereby reducing inflammation and swelling that occur in nephrotic syndrome. It reduces the protein in the urine and also helps in getting rid of the extra fluid, thereby relieving the swelling over different parts of the body. This helps to restore the normal kidney function and prevents further damage to the kidneys.show moreshow less
Side Effects
Elpred Forte Oral Solution does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-
Weight gain
Mood changes
Behavioural changes
Upset stomach
Reduction in bone density
Obesity
Abnormal hair growth
Frequent urge to urinate
Cough
Upper respiratory tract infection
Growth retardation
Bruise
Irritation
Safety Profile
Kidney:CAUTION
Elpred Forte Oral Solution should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Elpred Forte Oral Solution may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:CAUTION
Elpred Forte Oral Solution should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Elpred Forte Oral Solution may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
