SPL Set ID: f7960b61-840c-0914-e053-6294a90a50de
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Prednisone, USP is a glucocorticoid. Glucocorticoids are adrenocortical steroids, both naturally occurring and synthetic, which are readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Prednisone, USP is a white to practically white, odorless, crystalline powder. It is very slightly soluble in water; slightly soluble in alcohol, in chloroform, in dioxane, and in methanol. The chemical name for prednisone is pregna-1,4-diene-3,11,20-trione, 17,21-dihydroxy- and its molecular weight is 358.43 The structural formula is represented below: Prednisone Tablets, USP are available in 5 strengths: 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, and 50 mg. In addition, each tablet contains the following inactive Ingredients: Lactose Monohydrate, Magnesium Stearate, Pregelatinized Starch, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and Sodium Starch Glycolate. Also Prednisone Tablets USP, 20 mg contains FD & C yellow # 6, aluminum lake, HT 15-18%. Image