Wysolone DT 10 Tablet

• For the treatment of allergies, inflammation and rheumatic disorders associated with various organs.
• For the treatment of a certain type of cancer and infections (with appropriate chemotherapy).
• To prevent organ rejection during organ transplant procedures.

• If you are allergic to prednisolone or steroids or any other ingredients of Wysolone Dt 10 tablet.
• If you have any serious infection and you are not taking any anti-infective treatment for that.
• You should not take a certain vaccine (live vaccine), especially if you are immunocompromised.
• If you are suffering from a viral infection of the eye (herpes infection).

• Infection
• Weight gain
• Indigestion
• Sleeplessness
• Mood swings
• Confusion
• Weakness
• Fatigue
• Impaired wound healing
• Growth retardation

Other General Warnings

• You experience any skin allergies and a rise in blood sugar levels or you are diabetic.
• You experience mood disturbances, fits and other psychiatric problems including suicidal thoughts.
• You experience visual disturbances and eye infections. Upon long-term use, there is a probability that you may develop a cataract.
• You are elderly, you have a heart problem, high blood pressure and cholesterol, blood clotting problems, liver and kidney diseases.
• It can impair the fertility of an individual, be very cautious.
• You have a history of muscle weakness due to steroid therapy or have a condition called myasthenia gravis.
• This medicine makes you more prone to infections, in case you already have an infection like fungal infection or you have measles or chickenpox, you are taking medicines to suppress immune response discuss your condition with the doctor.
• This medicine may cause inflammation and swelling in different parts of your gut like the stomach, pancreas and can also cause ulcers.
• Children and adolescents receiving steroids should be observed for growth abnormalities as steroids can retard growth.

• Take Wysolone Dt 10 tablet as instructed by your doctor.
• Do not stop taking this medicine on your own.

• Store Wysolone Dt 10 tablet below 25°C in a cool and dry place.
• Keep it in its original packaging to protect it from catching moisture.
• Keep out of the reach of children and pets.

• Wysolone DT 10 tablet should be used in the lowest dose and for the shortest duration possible.
• Before starting Wysolone Dt 10 tablet, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning on becoming pregnant or breastfeeding. Also, inform your doctor about all other medicines that you take and your complete medical history.
• Inform your doctor if you or your family had or have any mental problems or if you experience any such effects after taking this medicine.
• During treatment with Wysolone Dt 10 tablet, avoid contacting anyone who has chickenpox, measles or shingles if you have not had these diseases in the past. If exposed, talk to your doctor immediately.
• Avoid eating liquorice while taking this medicine.
• If you use contraceptive coils (intra-uterine device) for birth control, Wysolone Dt 10 tablet may reduce its effectiveness. Talk to your doctor for further advice.

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How Does It Work?

• Wysolone Dt 10 tablet contains prednisolone which is a man-made steroid. Steroids are hormones produced in the human body naturally that play an important role in maintaining normal physiological function and well-being of the human body.
• This medicine mimics the action of naturally produced steroids. It works by suppressing the immune response in allergies, inflammation, autoimmune diseases and during organ transplantation.

Interactions with other medicines

• You should not take any live vaccine while taking Wysolone Dt 10 tablet as it can reduce the effectiveness of the vaccine.
• Antacids and certain antibiotics such as rifamycin and erythromycin can reduce the effectiveness of this medicine.
• You may require a higher dose of this medicine if you are taking medicines to treat fits like phenobarbital, phenytoin, etc.
• If you are taking antifungal medicines like amphotericin and ketoconazole, oral contraceptive medicines, antibiotics like troleandomycin and erythromycin, immunosuppressants like ciclosporin, methotrexate you are more likely to experience side effects of either of the medicine.
• There is an increased risk of stomach bleeding if you are taking painkillers or aspirin along with this medicine.
• You should be cautious if you are taking any anti-diabetic medicine like insulin, medicines to stop blood clotting, water pill, medicine for hyperactive thyroids such as carbimazole and thiamazole and medicines for heart failure like digoxin.
• Somatropin, a growth hormone if taken along can inhibit its growth in an individual.
• Other medicines to treat asthma, like salbutamol may lead to an increase in potassium levels in the blood and you may experience irregular heartbeats.
• Any other medicine, supplement or herbals, if you are taking or might take, should be discussed with your doctor.

Interactions with food items