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  • Beclometasone inhalers: a steroid medicine to treat asthma and COPD

    NHS medicines information on beclometasone inhalers – what they're used for, side effects, dosage and who can use them.

  • Topical corticosteroids

    Topical corticosteroids (steroids) are medicines that are applied directly to the skin to reduce inflammation and irritation.

  • 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.

  • Who can and cannot take prednisolone tablets and liquid

    NHS medicines information on who can take prednisolone and who may not be able to take it.

  • Taking prednisolone with other medicines and herbal supplements

    NHS medicines information on possible interactions with prednisolone and other medicines, herbal remedies and supplements.