Drugs Similar to PREDNISOLONE

Prednisolone oral solution contains prednisolone which is a glucocorticoid. Glucocorticoids are adrenocortical steroids, both naturally occurring and synthetic, which are readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Prednisolone is a white to practically white, odorless, crystalline powder. It is very slightly soluble in water, soluble in methanol and in dioxane; sparingly soluble in acetone and in alcohol, slightly soluble in chloroform. The chemical name for Prednisolone is Pregna-1,4 -diene -3, 20 - dione, 11, 17, 21-trihydroxy-,(11β). Its molecular weight is 360.45. The molecular formula is C 21 H 28 O 5 and the structural formula is: Prednisolone oral solution contains 15 mg of prednisolone in each 5 mL. Benzoic acid, 0.1% is added as a preservative. It also contains ethyl alcohol 5% (v/v), citric acid, edetate disodium, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sucrose, natural and artificial wild cherry flavor, FD&C red #40. Structure

Prednisolone Oral Solution contains prednisolone which is a glucocorticoid. Glucocorticoids are adrenocortical steroids, both naturally occurring and synthetic, which are readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Prednisolone is a white to practically white, odorless, crystalline powder. It is very slightly soluble in water; soluble in methanol and in dioxane; sparingly soluble in acetone and in alcohol; slightly soluble in chloroform. The chemical name for Prednisolone is Pregna- 1,4-diene-3,20-dione,11,17,21- trihydroxy-,(11β)- (anhydrous). Prednisolone Oral Solution contains 15 mg of prednisolone in each 5 mL. Benzoic acid, 0.1% is added as a preservative. It also contains alcohol 5%, citric acid, edetate disodium, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium saccharin, sucrose, artificial wild cherry flavor, FD&C blue #1 and red #40. Prednisolone Structural Formula

Prednisolone Syrup (Prednisolone Oral Solution, USP) contains prednisolone which is a glucocorticoid. Glucocorticoids are adrenocortical steroids, both naturally occurring and synthetic, which are readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Prednisolone is a white to practically white, odorless, crystalline powder. It is very slightly soluble in water; soluble in methanol and in dioxane; sparingly soluble in acetone and in alcohol; slightly soluble in chloroform. The chemical name for prednisolone is Pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione,11,17,21-trihydroxy-,(11β). Prednisolone Syrup (Prednisolone Oral Solution, USP) contains 15 mg of prednisolone in each 5 mL. Benzoic acid, 0.1% is added as a preservative. It also contains alcohol 5% v/v, cherry flavor, citric acid, edetate disodium, FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Red #40, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium saccharin, and sucrose. Prednisolone Syrup (Prednisolone Oral Solution, USP) may contain sodium citrate for pH adjustment. This is an image of the structural formula of Prednisolone.

Prednisolone Oral Solution USP contains prednisolone which is a glucocorticoid. Glucocorticoids are adrenocortical steroids, both naturally occurring and synthetic, which are readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Prednisolone is a white to practically white, odorless, crystalline powder. It is very slightly soluble in water, soluble in methanol and in dioxane; sparingly soluble in acetone and in alcohol; slightly soluble in chloroform. The chemical name for prednisolone is Pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione,11,17,21-trihydroxy-,(11β)-. C 21 H 28 O 5 M.W. 360.45 Prednisolone Oral Solution USP, 15 mg/5 mL contains 15 mg of prednisolone in each 5 mL. Benzoic acid, 0.1% is added as a preservative. It also contains alcohol 5%, citric acid (anhydrous), edetate disodium, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sucrose, FD&C blue #1 and FD&C red #40. Prednisolone Structure

Prednisolone oral solution contains prednisolone which is a glucocorticoid. Glucocorticoids are adrenocortical steroids, both naturally occurring and synthetic, which are readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Prednisolone is a white to practically white, odorless, crystalline powder. It is very slightly soluble in water, soluble in methanol and in dioxane; sparingly soluble in acetone and in alcohol, slightly soluble in chloroform. The chemical name for Prednisolone is Pregna-1,4 -diene -3, 20 - dione, 11, 17, 21- trihydroxy-,(11β). Its molecular weight is 360.45. The molecular formula is C 21 H 28 O 5 and the structural formula is: Prednisolone oral solution contains 15 mg of prednisolone in each 5 mL. Benzoic acid, 0.1% is added as a preservative. It also contains ethyl alcohol 5% (v/v), citric acid, edetate disodium, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sucrose, natural and artificial wild cherry flavor, FD&C red #40. image description

Glucocorticoids are adrenocortical steroids, both naturally occurring and synthetic, which are readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Prednisolone is a white crystalline powder, very slightly soluble in water. It is designated chemically as pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione,11,17,21-trihydroxy-, (11ß)-. The structural formula is represented below: C 21 H 28 O 5 M.W. 360.45 Each tablet contains 5 mg of Prednisolone, USP for oral administration. Inactive ingredients include: anhydrous lactose, corn starch, sodium starch glycolate, and calcium stearate. Prednisolone Structure

Glucocorticoids are adrenocortical steroids, both naturally occurring and synthetic, which are readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Prednisolone USP is a white to practically white, odorless, crystalline powder, soluble in methanol and in dioxane, sparingly soluble in acetone and in alcohol, slightly soluble in chloroform, very slightly soluble in water. It is designated chemically as pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione,11,17,21-trihydroxy-, (11ß)-. The structural formula is represented below: C 21 H 28 O 5 M.W. 360.45 Prednisolone Tablets, USP 5 mg for oral administration contain the following inactive ingredients: anhydrous lactose, colloidal silicon dioxide, crospovidone, D&C Yellow No. 10 Aluminum Lake HT, docusate sodium, FD&C Yellow No. 6 Aluminum Lake, magnesium stearate and sodium benzoate. FDA approved dissolution test specifications differ from USP. structure

Prednisolone Oral Solution USP contains prednisolone which is a glucocorticoid. Glucocorticoids are adrenocortical steroids, both naturally occurring and synthetic, which are readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Prednisolone is a white to practically white, odorless, crystalline powder. It is very slightly soluble in water, soluble in methanol and in dioxane; sparingly soluble in acetone and in alcohol; slightly soluble in chloroform. The chemical name for prednisolone is Pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione,11,17,21-trihydroxy-,(11β)-. C 21 H 28 O 5 M.W. 360.45 Prednisolone Oral Solution USP, 15 mg/5 mL contains 15 mg of prednisolone in each 5 mL. Benzoic acid, 0.1% is added as a preservative. It also contains alcohol 5%, citric acid (anhydrous), edetate disodium, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sucrose, FD&C blue #1 and FD&C red #40. Prednisolone Structure

Glucocorticoids are adrenocortical steroids, both naturally occurring and synthetic, which are readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Prednisolone is a white crystalline powder, very slightly soluble in water. It is designated chemically as pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione,11,17,21-trihydroxy-, (11ß)-. The structural formula is represented below: C 21 H 28 O 5 M.W. 360.45 Prednisolone Tablets, USP, 5 mg contain the following inactive ingredients: anhydrous lactose, colloidal silicon dioxide, crospovidone, D&C Yellow No. 10, docusate sodium, FD&C Yellow No. 6, magnesium stearate and sodium benzoate. FDA approved dissolution test specifications differ from USP. Structural Formula of Prednisolone

Prednisolone oral solution contains prednisolone which is a glucocorticoid. Glucocorticoids are adrenocortical steroids, both naturally occurring and synthetic, which are readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Prednisolone is a white to practically white, odorless, crystalline powder. It is very slightly soluble in water, soluble in methanol and in dioxane; sparingly soluble in acetone and in alcohol, slightly soluble in chloroform. The chemical name for Prednisolone is Pregna-1,4 -diene -3, 20 - dione, 11, 17, 21- trihydroxy-,(11β). Its molecular weight is 360.45. The molecular formula is C 21 H 28 O 5 and the structural formula is: Prednisolone oral solution contains 15 mg of prednisolone in each 5 mL. Benzoic acid, 0.1% is added as a preservative. It also contains ethyl alcohol 5% (v/v), citric acid, edetate disodium, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sucrose, natural and artificial wild cherry flavor, FD&C red #40. image description

Glucocorticoids are adrenocortical steroids, both naturally occurring and synthetic, which are readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Prednisolone is a white crystalline powder, very slightly soluble in water. It is designated chemically as pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione,11,17,21-trihydroxy-, (11ß)-. The structural formula is represented below: C 21 H 28 O 5 M.W. 360.45 Prednisolone Tablets, USP, 5 mg contain the following inactive ingredients: anhydrous lactose, colloidal silicon dioxide, crospovidone, D&C Yellow No. 10, docusate sodium, FD&C Yellow No. 6, magnesium stearate and sodium benzoate. FDA approved dissolution test specifications differ from USP. Structural Formula of Prednisolone

Glucocorticoids are adrenocortical steroids, both naturally occurring and synthetic, which are readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Prednisolone USP is a white to practically white, odorless, crystalline powder, soluble in methanol and in dioxane, sparingly soluble in acetone and in alcohol, slightly soluble in chloroform, very slightly soluble in water. It is designated chemically as pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione,11,17,21-trihydroxy-, (11ß)-. The structural formula is represented below: C 21 H 28 O 5 M.W. 360.45 Prednisolone Tablets, USP 5 mg for oral administration contain the following inactive ingredients: anhydrous lactose, colloidal silicon dioxide, crospovidone, D&C Yellow No. 10 Aluminum Lake HT, docusate sodium, FD&C Yellow No. 6 Aluminum Lake, magnesium stearate and sodium benzoate. FDA approved dissolution test specifications differ from USP. structure

Prednisolone Syrup (Prednisolone Oral Solution, USP) contains prednisolone which is a glucocorticoid. Glucocorticoids are adrenocortical steroids, both naturally occurring and synthetic, which are readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Prednisolone is a white to practically white, odorless, crystalline powder. It is very slightly soluble in water; soluble in methanol and in dioxane; sparingly soluble in acetone and in alcohol; slightly soluble in chloroform. The chemical name for prednisolone is Pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione,11,17,21-trihydroxy-,(11β). Prednisolone Syrup (Prednisolone Oral Solution, USP) contains 15 mg of prednisolone in each 5 mL. Benzoic acid, 0.1% is added as a preservative. It also contains alcohol 5% v/v, cherry flavor, citric acid, edetate disodium, FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Red #40, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium saccharin, and sucrose. Prednisolone Syrup (Prednisolone Oral Solution, USP) may contain sodium citrate for pH adjustment. This is an image of the structural formula of Prednisolone.

Prednisolone Oral Solution USP contains prednisolone which is a glucocorticoid. Glucocorticoids are adrenocortical steroids, both naturally occurring and synthetic, which are readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Prednisolone is a white to practically white, odorless, crystalline powder. It is very slightly soluble in water, soluble in methanol and in dioxane; sparingly soluble in acetone and in alcohol; slightly soluble in chloroform. The chemical name for prednisolone is Pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione,11,17,21-trihydroxy-,(11β)-. C 21 H 28 O 5 M.W. 360.45 Prednisolone Oral Solution USP, 15 mg/5 mL contains 15 mg of prednisolone in each 5 mL. Benzoic acid, 0.1% is added as a preservative. It also contains alcohol 5%, citric acid (anhydrous), edetate disodium, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sucrose, FD&C blue #1 and FD&C red #40. Prednisolone Structure

Glucocorticoids are adrenocortical steroids, both naturally occurring and synthetic, which are readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Prednisolone is a white crystalline powder, very slightly soluble in water. It is designated chemically as pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione,11,17,21-trihydroxy-, (11ß)-. The structural formula is represented below: C 21 H 28 O 5 M.W. 360.45 Each tablet contains 5 mg of Prednisolone, USP for oral administration. Inactive ingredients include: anhydrous lactose, corn starch, sodium starch glycolate, and calcium stearate. Prednisolone Structure

Prednisolone Oral Solution USP contains prednisolone which is a glucocorticoid. Glucocorticoids are adrenocortical steroids, both naturally occurring and synthetic, which are readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Prednisolone is a white to practically white, odorless, crystalline powder. It is very slightly soluble in water, soluble in methanol and in dioxane; sparingly soluble in acetone and in alcohol; slightly soluble in chloroform. The chemical name for prednisolone is Pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione,11,17,21-trihydroxy-,(11β)-. C 21 H 28 O 5 M.W. 360.45 Prednisolone Oral Solution USP, 15 mg/5 mL contains 15 mg of prednisolone in each 5 mL. Benzoic acid, 0.1% is added as a preservative. It also contains alcohol 5%, citric acid (anhydrous), edetate disodium, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sucrose, FD&C blue #1 and FD&C red #40. Prednisolone Structure

Glucocorticoids are adrenocortical steroids, both naturally occurring and synthetic, which are readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Prednisolone is a white crystalline powder, very slightly soluble in water. It is designated chemically as pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione,11,17,21-trihydroxy-, (11ß)-. The structural formula is represented below: C 21 H 28 O 5 M.W. 360.45 Prednisolone Tablets, USP, 5 mg contain the following inactive ingredients: anhydrous lactose, colloidal silicon dioxide, crospovidone, D&C Yellow No. 10, docusate sodium, FD&C Yellow No. 6, magnesium stearate and sodium benzoate. FDA approved dissolution test specifications differ from USP. Structural Formula of Prednisolone

Prednisolone Oral Solution contains prednisolone which is a glucocorticoid. Glucocorticoids are adrenocortical steroids, both naturally occurring and synthetic, which are readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Prednisolone is a white to practically white, odorless, crystalline powder. It is very slightly soluble in water; soluble in methanol and in dioxane; sparingly soluble in acetone and in alcohol; slightly soluble in chloroform. The chemical name for Prednisolone is Pregna- 1,4-diene-3,20-dione,11,17,21- trihydroxy-,(11β)- (anhydrous). Prednisolone Oral Solution contains 15 mg of prednisolone in each 5 mL. Benzoic acid, 0.1% is added as a preservative. It also contains alcohol 5%, citric acid, edetate disodium, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium saccharin, sucrose, artificial wild cherry flavor, FD&C blue #1 and red #40. Prednisolone Structural Formula

Glucocorticoids are adrenocortical steroids, both naturally occurring and synthetic, which are readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Prednisolone is a white crystalline powder, very slightly soluble in water. It is designated chemically as pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione,11,17,21-trihydroxy-, (11ß)-. The structural formula is represented below: C 21 H 28 O 5 M.W. 360.45 Prednisolone Tablets, USP, 5 mg contain the following inactive ingredients: anhydrous lactose, colloidal silicon dioxide, crospovidone, D&C Yellow No. 10, docusate sodium, FD&C Yellow No. 6, magnesium stearate and sodium benzoate. FDA approved dissolution test specifications differ from USP. Structural Formula of Prednisolone

Prednisolone Syrup (Prednisolone Oral Solution, USP) contains prednisolone which is a glucocorticoid. Glucocorticoids are adrenocortical steroids, both naturally occurring and synthetic, which are readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Prednisolone is a white to practically white, odorless, crystalline powder. It is very slightly soluble in water; soluble in methanol and in dioxane; sparingly soluble in acetone and in alcohol; slightly soluble in chloroform. The chemical name for prednisolone is Pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione,11,17,21-trihydroxy-,(11β). Prednisolone Syrup (Prednisolone Oral Solution, USP) contains 15 mg of prednisolone in each 5 mL. Benzoic acid, 0.1% is added as a preservative. It also contains alcohol 5% v/v, cherry flavor, citric acid, edetate disodium, FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Red #40, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium saccharin, and sucrose. Prednisolone Syrup (Prednisolone Oral Solution, USP) may contain sodium citrate for pH adjustment. This is an image of the structural formula of Prednisolone.

Prednisolone oral solution contains prednisolone which is a glucocorticoid. Glucocorticoids are adrenocortical steroids, both naturally occurring and synthetic, which are readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Prednisolone is a white to practically white, odorless, crystalline powder. It is very slightly soluble in water, soluble in methanol and in dioxane; sparingly soluble in acetone and in alcohol, slightly soluble in chloroform. The chemical name for Prednisolone is Pregna-1,4 -diene -3, 20 - dione, 11, 17, 21-trihydroxy-,(11β). Its molecular weight is 360.45. The molecular formula is C 21 H 28 O 5 and the structural formula is: Prednisolone oral solution contains 15 mg of prednisolone in each 5 mL. Benzoic acid, 0.1% is added as a preservative. It also contains ethyl alcohol 5% (v/v), citric acid, edetate disodium, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sucrose, natural and artificial wild cherry flavor, FD&C red #40. Structure

Prednisolone Oral Solution USP contains prednisolone which is a glucocorticoid. Glucocorticoids are adrenocortical steroids, both naturally occurring and synthetic, which are readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Prednisolone is a white to practically white, odorless, crystalline powder. It is very slightly soluble in water, soluble in methanol and in dioxane; sparingly soluble in acetone and in alcohol; slightly soluble in chloroform. The chemical name for prednisolone is Pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione,11,17,21-trihydroxy-,(11β)-. C 21 H 28 O 5 M.W. 360.45 Prednisolone Oral Solution USP, 15 mg/5 mL contains 15 mg of prednisolone in each 5 mL. Benzoic acid, 0.1% is added as a preservative. It also contains alcohol 5%, citric acid (anhydrous), edetate disodium, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sucrose, FD&C blue #1 and FD&C red #40. Prednisolone Structure

Glucocorticoids are adrenocortical steroids, both naturally occurring and synthetic, which are readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Prednisolone is a white crystalline powder, very slightly soluble in water. It is designated chemically as pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione,11,17,21-trihydroxy-, (11ß)-. The structural formula is represented below: C 21 H 28 O 5 M.W. 360.45 Prednisolone Tablets, USP, 5 mg contain the following inactive ingredients: anhydrous lactose, colloidal silicon dioxide, crospovidone, D&C Yellow No. 10, docusate sodium, FD&C Yellow No. 6, magnesium stearate and sodium benzoate. FDA approved dissolution test specifications differ from USP. Structural Formula of Prednisolone

Prednisolone Oral Solution contains prednisolone which is a glucocorticoid. Glucocorticoids are adrenocortical steroids, both naturally occurring and synthetic, which are readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Prednisolone is a white to practically white, odorless, crystalline powder. It is very slightly soluble in water; soluble in methanol and in dioxane; sparingly soluble in acetone and in alcohol; slightly soluble in chloroform. The chemical name for Prednisolone is Pregna- 1,4-diene-3,20-dione,11,17,21- trihydroxy-,(11β)- (anhydrous). Prednisolone Oral Solution contains 15 mg of prednisolone in each 5 mL. Benzoic acid, 0.1% is added as a preservative. It also contains alcohol 5%, citric acid, edetate disodium, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium saccharin, sucrose, artificial wild cherry flavor, FD&C blue #1 and red #40. Prednisolone Structural Formula

Glucocorticoids are adrenocortical steroids, both naturally occurring and synthetic, which are readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Prednisolone USP is a white to practically white, odorless, crystalline powder, soluble in methanol and in dioxane, sparingly soluble in acetone and in alcohol, slightly soluble in chloroform, very slightly soluble in water. It is designated chemically as pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione,11,17,21-trihydroxy-, (11ß)-. The structural formula is represented below: C 21 H 28 O 5 M.W. 360.45 Prednisolone Tablets, USP 5 mg for oral administration contain the following inactive ingredients: anhydrous lactose, colloidal silicon dioxide, crospovidone, D&C Yellow No. 10 Aluminum Lake HT, docusate sodium, FD&C Yellow No. 6 Aluminum Lake, magnesium stearate and sodium benzoate. FDA approved dissolution test specifications differ from USP. structure

Prednisolone Oral Solution USP contains prednisolone which is a glucocorticoid. Glucocorticoids are adrenocortical steroids, both naturally occurring and synthetic, which are readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Prednisolone is a white to practically white, odorless, crystalline powder. It is very slightly soluble in water, soluble in methanol and in dioxane; sparingly soluble in acetone and in alcohol; slightly soluble in chloroform. The chemical name for prednisolone is Pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione,11,17,21-trihydroxy-,(11β)-. C 21 H 28 O 5 M.W. 360.45 Prednisolone Oral Solution USP, 15 mg/5 mL contains 15 mg of prednisolone in each 5 mL. Benzoic acid, 0.1% is added as a preservative. It also contains alcohol 5%, citric acid (anhydrous), edetate disodium, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sucrose, FD&C blue #1 and FD&C red #40. Prednisolone Structure

Prednisolone oral solution contains prednisolone which is a glucocorticoid. Glucocorticoids are adrenocortical steroids, both naturally occurring and synthetic, which are readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Prednisolone is a white to practically white, odorless, crystalline powder. It is very slightly soluble in water, soluble in methanol and in dioxane; sparingly soluble in acetone and in alcohol, slightly soluble in chloroform. The chemical name for Prednisolone is Pregna-1,4 -diene -3, 20 - dione, 11, 17, 21- trihydroxy-,(11β). Its molecular weight is 360.45. The molecular formula is C 21 H 28 O 5 and the structural formula is: Prednisolone oral solution contains 15 mg of prednisolone in each 5 mL. Benzoic acid, 0.1% is added as a preservative. It also contains ethyl alcohol 5% (v/v), citric acid, edetate disodium, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sucrose, natural and artificial wild cherry flavor, FD&C red #40. image description

Glucocorticoids are adrenocortical steroids, both naturally occurring and synthetic, which are readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Prednisolone is a white crystalline powder, very slightly soluble in water. It is designated chemically as pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione,11,17,21-trihydroxy-, (11ß)-. The structural formula is represented below: C 21 H 28 O 5 M.W. 360.45 Each tablet contains 5 mg of Prednisolone, USP for oral administration. Inactive ingredients include: anhydrous lactose, corn starch, sodium starch glycolate, and calcium stearate. Prednisolone Structure

Prednisolone oral solution contains prednisolone which is a glucocorticoid. Glucocorticoids are adrenocortical steroids, both naturally occurring and synthetic, which are readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Prednisolone is a white to practically white, odorless, crystalline powder. It is very slightly soluble in water, soluble in methanol and in dioxane; sparingly soluble in acetone and in alcohol, slightly soluble in chloroform. The chemical name for Prednisolone is Pregna-1,4 -diene -3, 20 - dione, 11, 17, 21- trihydroxy-,(11β). Its molecular weight is 360.45. The molecular formula is C 21 H 28 O 5 and the structural formula is: Prednisolone oral solution contains 15 mg of prednisolone in each 5 mL. Benzoic acid, 0.1% is added as a preservative. It also contains ethyl alcohol 5% (v/v), citric acid, edetate disodium, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sucrose, natural and artificial wild cherry flavor, FD&C red #40. image description

Glucocorticoids are adrenocortical steroids, both naturally occurring and synthetic, which are readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Prednisolone is a white crystalline powder, very slightly soluble in water. It is designated chemically as pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione,11,17,21-trihydroxy-, (11ß)-. The structural formula is represented below: C 21 H 28 O 5 M.W. 360.45 Prednisolone Tablets, USP, 5 mg contain the following inactive ingredients: anhydrous lactose, colloidal silicon dioxide, crospovidone, D&C Yellow No. 10, docusate sodium, FD&C Yellow No. 6, magnesium stearate and sodium benzoate. FDA approved dissolution test specifications differ from USP. Structural Formula of Prednisolone