Prednicare tablets for dogs

Prednicare Tablets for Dogs 1mg & 5mg

Prednicare Tablets for Dogs 1mg & 5mg

Prescription Required (POM-V)

What Prednicare tablets for dogs are used for

Prednicare tablets for dogs are prescription steroid tablets. Vets use them to:

• Reduce inflammation in the skin, joints and other tissues

• Control itchy, allergic skin disease

• Help manage some immune-mediated conditions

• Support short or longer-term treatment plans where the immune system is over-active

Prednicare tablets for dogs are often given in courses. The dose may change over time as your dog improves.

Product variations on this page

This single product page includes both strengths of Prednicare tablets for dogs

• Prednicare 1 mg Tablets for Dogs 1 x 500

• Prednicare 5 mg Tablets for Dogs 1 x 1000

Your vet will prescribe:

• Which strength of Prednicare tablets for dogs to use

• How many tablets or part-tablets to give

• How often to give each dose

Always order the exact Prednicare tablets for dogs that appear on your written prescription.

Benefits of Prednicare tablets for dogs

When used as your vet directs, Prednicare tablets for dogs can:

✔ Reduce redness, swelling and irritation in inflamed areas

✔ Help control itching so dogs scratch and lick less

✔ Improve comfort and mobility in many inflammatory joint conditions

✔ Support the control of immune-mediated disease as part of a wider plan

✔ Offer flexible dosing, as tablets can usually be split where advised

Used correctly, Prednicare tablets for dogs can make a clear difference to comfort and quality of life.

How Prednicare tablets for dogs work

Prednicare tablets for dogs contain prednisolone, a corticosteroid.

Prednisolone:

• Suppresses the release of inflammatory chemicals

• Calms an over-active immune system

• Reduces swelling, heat, pain and itching in affected tissues

Because Prednicare tablets for dogs act on the immune system, your vet will aim to use the lowest effective dose. They may also reduce the dose gradually rather than stopping suddenly. This careful tapering helps lower the risk of side effects.

When vets may prescribe Prednicare tablets for dogs

Your vet may prescribe Prednicare tablets for dogs when:

• Allergic or itchy skin disease is not controlled by other treatments alone

• There is inflammatory joint pain or soft tissue injury that needs extra support

• Your dog has an immune-mediated condition that responds to steroids

• A short course is needed to control an acute flare-up

Before starting Prednicare tablets for dogs, your vet will consider:

• Any other medicines your dog is taking

• Any past or current illnesses

• Whether alternative or add-on treatments are also needed

How to give Prednicare tablets for dogs

Always follow your vet’s instructions and the label on the pot. General tips:

• Give the exact number of Prednicare tablets for dogs prescribed

• Your vet will state if doses are once daily, twice daily or on an alternate-day plan

• Give tablets with food where possible to help protect the stomach

• You can hide tablets in a small treat if your dog accepts this

• Make sure your dog swallows the full tablet or tablet portion

If you miss a dose of Prednicare tablets for dogs, contact your vet for advice. Do not double the next dose unless your vet has clearly told you to.

Never change the dose or stop Prednicare tablets for dogs suddenly without veterinary guidance, especially after long-term use.

Monitoring dogs on Prednicare

Dogs taking Prednicare tablets for dogs need regular check-ups, especially if treatment is long term. Your vet may:

• Check weight, body condition and muscle tone

• Ask about thirst, urination, appetite and activity levels

• Examine the skin, coat, joints and any affected areas

• Arrange blood or urine tests if higher or extended doses are used

At home it helps to keep simple notes on:

• Itch levels and skin condition

• Drinking and urination changes

• Appetite, weight and energy

• Any new signs such as panting, tummy swelling or behaviour change

Share this information at review visits so your vet can adjust Prednicare tablets for dogs if needed.

Safety information and possible side effects

Prednicare tablets for dogs are a POM-V steroid medicine. Side effects are more likely with higher doses or long-term use. You may notice:

• Increased thirst and more frequent urination

• Increased appetite and possible weight gain

• Panting or restlessness in some dogs

Contact your vet promptly if you see:

• Persistent vomiting or diarrhoea

• Marked lethargy or weakness

• A swollen tummy, breathing changes or any worrying new signs

Important safety points for Prednicare tablets for dogs:

• Use only for the dog named on the prescription

• Tell your vet about all other medicines or supplements your dog receives

• Inform your vet if your dog is diabetic or has kidney, liver or heart disease

• Never stop long-term Prednicare tablets for dogs suddenly unless your vet instructs you to

Store Prednicare tablets for dogs in the original packaging, in a cool, dry place. Keep them out of sight and reach of children and other animals. Return unused or expired tablets to your vet or pharmacist for safe disposal.

Used exactly as directed, Prednicare tablets for dogs can be an important part of managing inflammation and immune-mediated disease, helping affected dogs stay more comfortable and active.

You can download the datasheet here

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