ATC Group: H02AB06 Prednisolone

Position of H02AB06 in the ATC hierarchy

Level	Code	Title
1	H	Systemic hormonal preparations, excl. Sex hormones and insulins
2	H02	Corticosteroids for systemic use
3	H02A	CORTICOSTEROIDS FOR SYSTEMIC USE, PLAIN
4	H02AB	Glucocorticoids
5	H02AB06	Prednisolone

Defined daily dose

The DDD is the assumed average maintenance dose per day for a drug used for its main indication in adults. The DDD is a unit of measurement and does not necessarily reflect the recommended or Prescribed Daily Dose. Therapeutic doses for individual patients and patient groups will often differ from the DDD as they will be based on individual characteristics (such as age, weight, ethnic differences, type and severity of disease) and pharmacokinetic considerations.

Code	Route	Amount	Notes
ORAL	Oral	10 mg
PAREN	Parenteral	10 mg

Active ingredients in H02AB06

Active Ingredient
Prednisolone
Prednisolone is a glucocorticoid which has anti-inflammatory activity. Naturally occurring glucocorticoids (hydrocortisone and cortisone), which also have salt-retaining properties, are used as replacement therapy in adrenocortical deficiency states. Their synthetic analogs are primarily used for their potent anti-inflammatory effects in disorders of many organ systems.

Related product monographs

Document	Type	Information Source
DELTACORTRIL ENTERIC Gastro-resistant tablet	MPI, EU: SmPC	Health Products Regulatory Authority (IE)
DILACORT Gastro-resistant tablet	MPI, EU: SmPC	Health Products Regulatory Authority (IE)
MEDOPRED Solution for injection / infusion	MPI, EU: SmPC	Υπουργείο Υγείας (CY)
MEDOPRED Tablet	MPI, EU: SmPC	Υπουργείο Υγείας (CY)
PEDIAPRED Oral solution	MPI, US: SPL/Old	FDA, National Drug Code (US)
REDIPRED Oral solution	MPI, EU: SmPC	Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority (NZ)

Medicines in this ATC group

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