Prednisone acetate has anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic effects. It can also promote the decomposition of protein into sugar, increase blood sugar and liver glycogen, and cause glycosuria. In addition, it can increase gastric juice secretion and increase appetite. Its anti-inflammatory and gluconeogenic effects are four times that of hydrocortisone, while its water and sodium retention and potassium excretion effects are smaller than those of hydrocortisone, so it is more commonly used. The drug itself needs to be converted into prednisone in the body before it becomes effective.

[Usage and Dosage] Prednisone acetate tablets are used for inflammatory, allergic diseases, bovine ketonemia and sheep pregnancy toxemia. The dosage for oral administration is 100 to 300 mg for horses and cattle; 10 to 20 mg for sheep and pigs; 0.5 to 2 mg per kilogram of body weight for dogs and pigs.

[Precautions] See cortisone acetate.