Inflammatory Skin Disorders: Helps manage eczema, dermatitis, and allergic skin reactions.
Autoimmune Skin Conditions: Used in conditions like pemphigus, bullous disorders, and severe psoriasis.
Acute Skin Flare-Ups: Provides rapid relief in severe inflammatory or allergic episodes.
Adjunct Therapy: Often combined with topical treatments to control severe dermatoses.
Anti-Inflammatory Action: Reduces redness, swelling, and itching.
Immunosuppressive Effect: Controls overactive immune response in autoimmune skin diseases.
Rapid Symptom Relief: Provides quick improvement in acute flare-ups.
Prevents Disease Progression: Helps control severe or chronic skin conditions.
Dosage: Typically once daily, or as prescribed by a physician.
With Food: Take after meals to reduce gastric irritation.
Tapering Required: Do not stop abruptly; dose should be reduced gradually.
Short-Term Use Preferred: Typically used for acute control rather than long-term therapy
Long-Term Side Effects: Prolonged use may cause weight gain, skin thinning, or hormonal imbalance.
Infection Risk: Suppresses immunity; avoid exposure to infections.
Blood Sugar Levels: May increase glucose levels; caution in diabetic patients.
Medical Supervision: Use strictly under dermatologist guidance.