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Crushed prednisolone tablets or oral solution for acute asthma?
  1. M E Lucas-Bouwmana,
  2. R J Roordaa,
  3. F G A Jansmanb,
  4. P L P Branda
  1. aDepartment of Paediatrics, Isala klinieken/Weezenlanden Hospital, PO Box 10500, 8000 GM Zwolle, Netherlands, bDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy, Isala klinieken/Weezenlanden Hospital
  1. Dr BrandP.L.P.Brand{at}isala.nl

Abstract

In a randomised trial, treatment with prednisolone in two formulations (oral solution or crushed tablets) was compared in 78 young children with acute asthma. Prednisolone oral solution was better tolerated than crushed tablets (less vomiting, superior taste); clinical resolution was similar.

  • acute asthma
  • prednisolone
  • oral solution
  • powder
  • formulation

https://doi.org/10.1136/adc.84.4.347

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      Archives of Disease in Childhood 2001; 84 0-0 Published Online First: 01 Apr 2001. doi: 10.1136/adc.84.4.0