Skip to main content

Search results for prednisolone

  • Prednisolone tablets and liquid: steroid medicine

    NHS medicines information on prednisolone – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

  • Side effects of prednisolone tablets and liquid

    NHS medicines information on side effects of prednisolone and what you can do to cope.

  • Steroids

    Find out what steroids (corticosteroids) are, when they're used, how they work, and what different types are available.

  • Steroid tablets

    Steroid tablets, also called corticosteroid tablets, are a type of anti-inflammatory medicine used to treat a range of conditions.

  • Steroid nasal sprays

    Find out about steroid nasal sprays, including why they're used, how to use them and possible side effects.

  • Steroid injections

    Steroid injections, also called corticosteroid injections, are anti-inflammatory medicines used to treat a range of conditions. They can be used to treat problems such as joint pain, arthritis, sciatica and inflammatory bowel disease.

  • Steroid inhalers

    Find out about steroid inhalers, including why they're used, who can use them, and what side effects they can cause.

  • Anabolic steroid misuse

    Read about anabolic steroids, which are prescription-only medicines that are sometimes taken without medical advice to increase muscle mass and improve athletic performance.

  • Polymyalgia rheumatica - Treatment

    Find out how polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is treated. The main treatment is a type of steroid called prednisolone.

  • Treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia

    Find out about treatments for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL), including steroids, chemotherapy, targeted medicines, immunotherapy and a stem cell or bone marrow transplant.