Using prednol after hair transplantation is very important for health. Prednol is a corticosteroid drug that prevents the release of substances that cause inflammation in the body. Its active ingredient is methylprednisone. It is used to treat arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, ulcerative colitis, allergic disorders, and many other inflammatory diseases. It is available in tablet, ampoule, cream, and pomade forms. Prednol, like all steroid medicines, can cause some side effects when using and discontinuing. For this reason, it is extremely important to use it carefully and under the doctor’s control.

Medication use After Hair Transplantation

You can use prednol after hair transplant. There are some important points that you should pay attention to in order to have a healthier hair transplant process. Among these important issues, there are some medications, shampoos, and lotions recommended by your doctor after hair transplantation, which you should use for 10-15 days and to strengthen your hair and make it resistant to hair loss. Also, one of them is Prednol, which should be used after hair transplantation. 

Immediately after the hair transplant surgery, you have to use the medications prescribed by the doctor. In the next process, there are medications that you can use with the approval of a hair specialist according to your own preferences, health condition, and hair condition. Also, these medications consist of pain relievers, antibiotics, and drugs such as cortisone, aspirin, and Prednol.

When to Use Prednol?

Prednol is used to treat the following conditions:

After hair transplant
Endocrine disorders
Meningitis
Leukemia

Rheumatic disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis
Lung conditions such as asthma and tuberculosis
Collagen diseases such as lupus or systemic dermatomyositis
Skin conditions such as psoriasis or eczema

Uncontrolled allergic reactions with different treatments
Inflammatory eye diseases such as optic neuritis, uveitis, iritis
Stomach or intestinal diseases
Multiple sclerosis attacks

How Should Prednol be used Correctly?

Drink Prednol with a glass of water during or immediately after a meal, do not chew or break it.
Also, do not eat or drink grapefruit juice while taking the medication.

If you experience side effects such as dizziness, weakness, and visual disturbances, do not drive and stay away from work that requires attention.

Prednol contains lactose. If you have an intolerance to some sugars, consult your doctor before using the drug.

You should not be a live vaccine while using Prednol. If you have, or will be, be sure to inform your doctor.

If you have an allergy test or a different test while you are using the drug, tell your doctor that you are using prednol. The drug can affect test results.

Also, if you are going to have any surgery while using the medication, inform your doctor or anesthesiologist.

If you are being treated for diabetes, hypertension, or edema, your doctor may want to change the dose of the drug.

Also, do not change the dose of your medication without consulting your doctor.

Prednol Doses And Calculation of the Dose to be Used

The dose you should take is determined by your doctor according to your illness and duration of treatment. In some cases, the starting dose for adults can be up to 360 mg. 

Dosage for multiple sclerosis: Usually the starting dose is 160 mg per day. The dose is taken in 1 or 2 times. Also, at the end of 1 week, the dose is reduced to 64 mg per day and this treatment lasts for 1 month.

Dose adjustment for all other treatments: The daily starting dose is 4-48 mg 1 or 2 times. Also, if the patient responds well to the medication, the doctor may reduce the dose gradually until the lowest possible dose is reached. 

Dosage adjustment for 65 years and over: Since the kidneys do not work as well in the elderly, the body can process drugs slowly and have difficulty removing them from the body. Therefore, a lower dose may be preferred in the elderly to prevent the drug from accumulating in the body.

Dose adjustment in children: Corticosteroid drugs can affect the growth of children. For this reason, the lowest possible dose should be preferred in children. Generally, the starting dose is 0.8-1.5 mg/kg, not exceeding 80 mg per day.

Prednol overdose: If you take prednol more than necessary after hair transplantation, you may experience symptoms such as high blood pressure, swelling in the arms and legs, weakness, and muscle cramps. Also, consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

Prednol Forms and Types

Prednol tablet: 4 mg-16 mg
Prednol-L lyophilized injectable ampoule: 20 mg -40 mg -250 mg
Prednol-A pomade and cream

Prednol equivalent drugs:

Corlto: 5 Mg Tablets
Deltacortril 5 Mg Tablet
Prednisolon 1 ml 25 mg Ampoule
Romezon Dr 1 mg-2 mg-5 mg Tablet
Series Dr 1 mg – 2 mg – 5 mg Tablet

Who Should not use Prednol?

There may be people who should not use prednol after hair transplantation. Those who are allergic to methylprednisolone, ​​the active ingredient of the drug, other excipients contained in the drug, or different steroid drugs. Also, those with a fungal infection in the lungs or esophagus. Or those with an incurable infection. 

What Drugs Should not be Used with Prednol?

When Prednol is used with the following drugs after hair transplantation, it may cause side effects or a decrease in the effect of the drug. Also, tell your doctor if you are using any of these drugs: 

Acetazolamide (used in the treatment of glaucoma and epilepsy)
Aminoglutethimide or cyclophosphamide (used in cancer treatment)
Blood thinning drugs (acenocoumarol, fenindione, warfarin, etc.)
Distigmine and neostigmine (Myasthenia gravis)
Some antibiotics (erythromycin, clarithromycin and troleandomycin)
Diabetes medications
Aprepitant or fosaprepitant (nausea and vomiting drugs)
Aspirin or NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)
Epilepsy drugs
Carbenoxolone and cimetidine (stomach medications)
Cyclosporine
Digoxin (heart medicine)
Ethinylestridiol and norethisterone (birth control drugs)
HIV drugs (indinavir, ritonavir etc.)
Fungicides (ketoconazole, itraconazole)
Diuretics (diuretics)
Asthma medications
Antibiotics used in tuberculosis (rifampicin, rifabutin etc.)
Tacrolimus (Used in organ transplants)
Some muscle relaxants (pancuronium, vercuronium etc.)

Serious Side Effects

Allergic reactions: Skin rash, itching, hives, or swelling of the face, lips, or tongue.
Eye problems: changes in vision, eye pain, eye swelling.
Trouble urinating or change in the amount of urine produced.
Diabetes: Increased thirst, urinating more often than usual.
Joint pain.
Infection: Fever, sore throat, sneezing, coughing.
Swelling in ankles, feet, or hands.
Wounds that do not heal.
Low potassium in the blood: Fatigue, Irregularity in heart rhythm.
Hormonal changes: Loss of appetite, loss of energy, nausea, vomiting, headache, fever, joint or muscle pain, skin irritation, weight loss, also low blood pressure.

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