SPL Set ID: 2e965355-f7f2-4dd3-9c5c-1524c6f39c91

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