Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) summary
The full CMI at the link below has more details. If you are worried about using this medicine, speak to your doctor or pharmacist.
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1. Why am I using PANAFCORTELONE?
PANAFCORTELONE contains the active ingredient prednisolone. PANAFCORTELONE is used to treat many different conditions that involve inflammation, as well as to prevent or reduce symptoms associated with these conditions.
For more information, see Section 1. Why am I using PANAFCORTELONE? in the full CMI.
2. What should I know before I use PANAFCORTELONE?
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to prednisone, prednisolone, or any of the ingredients listed at the end of the CMI.
Talk to your doctor if you have any other medical conditions, take any other medicines, or are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
For more information, see Section 2. What should I know before I use PANAFCORTELONE? in the full CMI.
3. What if I am taking other medicines?
Some medicines may interfere with PANAFCORTELONE and affect how it works.
A list of these medicines is in Section 3. What if I am taking other medicines? in the full CMI.
4. How do I use PANAFCORTELONE?
- The dose of PANAFCORTELONE varies from patient to patient.
- Your doctor will tell you how much to take each day, and when to take it.
- PANAFCORTELONE is best taken with or immediately after food. Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.
5. What should I know while using PANAFCORTELONE?
Things you should do
Remind any doctor, dentist or pharmacist you visit that you are using PANAFCORTELONE.
Tell your doctor if your condition worsens or returns while on PANAFCORTELONE after your dose has been reduced or stopped.
If you are diabetic, tell your doctor immediately if you notice a change in results of your blood or urine sugar tests while taking PANAFCORTELONE.
Tell your doctor immediately if you become pregnant while taking PANAFCORTELONE.
Things you should not do
Do not stop using this medicine suddenly unless advised by your doctor.
Do not have any immunisations without your doctor’s approval while being treated with PANAFCORTELONE.
Do not give this medicine to anyone else even if their symptoms seem similar to yours.
Driving or using machines
Take care of when driving, or operating machinery until you know how PANAFCORTELONE affects you.
Drinking alcohol
Check with your doctor or pharmacist before drinking alcohol while you are taking this medicine.
Looking after your medicine
Protect from light, and store in a cool, dry place under 30oC
For more information, see Section 5. What should I know while using PANAFCORTELONE? in the full CMI.
6. Are there any side effects?
Short term use of PANAFCORTELONE is unlikely to cause any problems. But if problems do occur, they may likely involve mood changes and disturbances in your digestive system such as nausea, vomiting, anorexia, increased appetite, stomach bloating/irritation, or diarrhoea or constipation. Long term use and higher doses of PANAFCORTELONE may have a greater risk of side effects. Serious side effects include severe stomach/intestinal pain, epileptic fits, psychiatric disturbances, sudden changes in your vision, or severe dizziness, fainting, weakness, chest pain, or irregular heartbeat.
For more information, including what to do if you have any side effects, see Section 6. Are there any side effects? in the full CMI.
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