Prednisone Tablets, 20 mg

Powerful Anti-Inflammatory Steroid for Dogs and Cats

Product Description

Prednisone Tablets, 20 mg are a strong corticosteroid used to manage inflammation, allergies, and immune-related conditions in dogs and cats. This oral medication helps bring down pain, calm overactive immune responses, and support conditions like Addison's disease and certain cancers. With flexible dosing and a well-established track record, it provides reliable relief when prescribed and monitored by a veterinarian.

Benefits

• Reduces Inflammation: Effectively brings down inflammation caused by allergies, arthritis, and other medical conditions to help your pet feel more comfortable.
• Immune Suppression: Helps keep overactive immune responses in check in autoimmune diseases by reducing immune cell activity.
• Supports Multiple Conditions: Useful in treating Addison's disease, cancers, kidney disorders, and respiratory conditions in pets.
• Flexible Dosing: Available in multiple strengths and can be adjusted to suit your pet's specific condition and its severity.
• Fast Symptom Relief: Delivers noticeable improvement in inflammation and allergy symptoms within a few days of starting treatment.

Ingredients

Prednisone

How to Use

Dosage & Administration Instructions

• Follow Prescription: This is a prescription medication and must be given exactly as your veterinarian has directed.
• Oral Administration: Give the tablet by mouth, ideally with food, to help prevent stomach upset in your pet.
• Gradual Tapering: Begin with a higher dose and reduce it slowly over time to avoid withdrawal effects and prevent symptoms from coming back.
• Do Not Stop: Never stop this medication on your own without your vet's guidance, as doing so may lead to serious health complications.
• Individualized Dosing: The right dose depends on the condition, how your pet responds to treatment, and their species, so veterinary supervision is a must.

Disclaimer: This dosage information is provided by the manufacturer. Always consult your veterinarian before administering or adjusting any supplement for your pet.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Use Lowest Dose: Always use the smallest dose that works for the shortest time needed to lower the risk of complications.
• Avoid Infections: Do not use in pets that have an active bacterial, viral, or fungal infection, as this medication suppresses the immune system.
• Monitor Long-Term Use: Using this medication for an extended period can cause serious hormonal and metabolic changes, so regular vet check-ins are important.
• Existing Conditions: Extra care is needed when giving this medication to pets dealing with diabetes, liver, kidney, or heart disease, or any other existing health conditions. 
• Drug Interactions: Do not combine with other medications or vaccines without your vet's approval to avoid unwanted reactions.

Possible Side Effects

• Increased Appetite: Your pet may eat and drink more than usual and need to go outside more often, even if they are only on the medication for a short time.
• Gastrointestinal Issues: Some pets may vomit, have loose stools, or feel stomach discomfort, particularly when the tablet is taken without food.
• Weight Changes: With continued or higher doses, some pets may put on weight or notice changes in where their body stores fat.
• Behavioral Changes: Your pet may seem more tired than usual, breathe heavier, or act a little differently while they are on this medication.
• Serious Reactions: In some pets, using this medication for a long time can lead to conditions like diabetes, Cushing's disease, or stomach ulcers.

Storage Information

• Room Temperature: Store at a controlled room temperature between 68°F and 77°F for best stability.
• Avoid Moisture: Keep tablets away from heat and moisture to preserve their effectiveness and shelf life.
• Safe Storage: Store in a place that children and pets cannot reach to prevent accidental ingestion.

NOTE: For generic medications, the product image shown may not reflect the actual item received. Generic medications can vary in size, color, and shape between orders depending on the manufacturer. Additionally, your medication may arrive packaged in a HardyPaw Pharmacy vial.

Shipping & Return

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For return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed refund policy. 

Prescription items are NON-RETURNABLE and NON-REFUNDABLE.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What are Prednisone tablets for pets used for?

Ans: Prednisone tablets for dogs and cats are used to treat inflammation, allergies, autoimmune diseases, and Addison's disease. This corticosteroid also helps manage certain cancers and respiratory conditions by bringing down inflammation and calming the immune system when needed.

Q2: How should I give Prednisone steroid tablets to my pet?

Ans: Prednisone tablets should be given exactly as your veterinarian prescribes, usually with food to avoid stomach upset. The dose may start higher and be reduced gradually over time. Never stop the medication suddenly, as it can cause serious health issues.

Q3: What are the common side effects of Prednisone medication in pets?

Ans: Common side effects include increased thirst, more frequent urination, a bigger appetite, and mild stomach upset. With long-term or high-dose use, pets may experience weight gain, behavioral shifts, diabetes, or Cushing's disease, all of which need close monitoring by a veterinarian.

Q4: Can cats take Prednisone tablets like dogs?

Ans: Prednisone can be used in cats, but they may not process it into its active form as efficiently as dogs do. Because of this, vets often recommend prednisolone for cats instead, as it tends to absorb better and work more effectively for inflammatory or immune-related conditions.

Q5: Why should Prednisone dosage not be stopped suddenly?

Ans: Stopping Prednisone abruptly can trigger withdrawal effects and make your pet's condition worse. Reducing the dose gradually gives the body time to adjust and helps prevent complications linked to hormone imbalance and suppressed adrenal function.

Clinical Research

Pharmacokinetics of Oral Prednisone at Various Doses in Dogs - frontiersin

A retrospective study of oral prednisolone treatment in canine chronic hepatitis - pubmed