Melpred is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis. The alternative uses of Melpred have also been explained below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Melpred. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Common side effects of Melpred include Agitation, Anxiety, Blurred vision. While these are the most often observed Melpred side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Melpred are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

It is also important to note that Melpred has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Melpred has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Melpred related warnings section.

Melpred is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Tuberculosis (TB), Infections, Peptic Ulcer are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Melpred contraindications section.

Drug interactions for Melpred have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Melpred is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.