Prednisone, Prednisolone, and Dexamethasone (corticosteroids), taken for a short time
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Your child needs to take one of these medicines: prednisone, prednisolone, or dexamethasone. This information sheet explains what these medicines do and how to give them to your child. It also explains what side effects or problems your child may have when they take these medicines for a short time.