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Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate Minims (Bausch & Lomb)

Medicine info: Active ingredients

Prednisolone

Prednisolone belongs to a group of medicines called corticosteroids, and helps to reduce inflammation in your body. Learn more about how to take it.

Lupus

Lupus is a disease where your immune system attacks your own normal cells. Its cause is not yet entirely understood, but treatments are available.

Night sweats

Night sweats may be a sign of a medical condition or may be caused by a medicine. Find out more about night sweats, common causes and treatments.

Asthma and pregnancy

Most asthma medicines are safe for both you and your baby during pregnancy. Find out about asthma during pregnancy and how to manage it.

Rheumatoid arthritis

Experiencing pain and swelling in the smaller joints in your hands or feet? It could be rheumatoid arthritis. Find out more here.

Asthma in children

Find out more about the signs and symptoms of asthma, aids and tips to help you care for your child and what to do if your child has an asthma attack.

Medicines for asthma

Asthma relievers include inhalers or 'puffers' (e.g. ventolin and salbutamol), are medications that help to manage and control asthma symptoms.

Asthma

Asthma symptoms can include a cough, wheezing, chest tightness and breathlessness. Learn more about asthma symptoms, causes and treatment options.

Pain-relief medicines

Pain relief medicines include over-the-counter and prescription medicines. Learn about their side effects as well as when and when not to use them.

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