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Dosage may vary depending on the severity of the disorder and the response of the patient.
Prednisone is usually taken at 5-60 mg daily in divided doses or as a single dose after breakfast or as a double dose on alternate days. Some patients may temporarily require higher dose to control the disease. Dosage is reduced gradually or tapered off as soon as symptoms diminish. Or as prescribed by the physician.
Tablet: As an immunosuppressive agent, the usual dose range for prednisone is 10-100 mg orally, daily.
5-25 mg daily in divided doses may be given for primary and secondary adrenocortical insufficiency.
10-20 mg/m2 body surface may be administered daily in divided doses in adrenogenital syndromes.
