Mypidd Oral Drops


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Xenial Pharma
Active Ingredient Prednisolone (5mg/ml)
Storage Store below 30°C
Chemical ClassGlucocorticoids
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassOPHTHAL OTOLOGICALS
Action ClassGlucocorticoids
User Rating4.9
User Reviews799

FAQ

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Is Mypidd Oral a steroid?
Yes, Mypidd Oral is a steroid medicine also known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body. These glucocorticoids help to maintain health and wellbeing. Mypidd Oral increases the corticosteroids levels in the body which helps in treating various illnesses involving inflammation (redness, tenderness, heat, and swelling).
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How can I store Mypidd Oral at home?
Keep the medicine in a cool dry place out of the reach of children and pets. This will help avoid any accidental intake.
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Can other medicines be given at the same time as Mypidd Oral?
Mypidd Oral can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Inform your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Mypidd Oral. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
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Are there any serious side effects while my child is on Mypidd Oral?
We use medicines to make our children better, but sometimes they may cause some unwanted side effects. However, the occurrence of side effects in the case of short-term use is not commonly observed. Side effects are more likely to appear in case of high dose, increased dose or any long-term use. The doctor will use the lowest possible dose for as little time as possible to avoid side effects.
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Can Mypidd Oral cause any behavioral problems?
One of the potential side effects of corticosteroid medicine is mood change, such as irritability which can lead to difficult behavior in some children. When used for the short term, it can increase blood pressure and blood sugar levels, causing some children to become hyperactive. For this reason, it is always recommended to give Mypidd Oral in the morning, so there is less impact on sleep.
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Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Mypidd Oral?
It is advised not to get your child vaccinated while they are on treatment with Mypidd Oral. Let your child recover from the ongoing illness and finish the course of the medicine. As soon as a child feels better, even if he or she is on antibiotics, the vaccine can be given after consulting the doctor.
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In what conditions should I avoid giving Mypidd Oral to my child?
Avoid giving Mypidd Oral if your child is suffering from conditions like cardiac disease or congestive heart failure (except in the presence of active rheumatic carditis), hypertension, thromboembolic disorders, or diabetes mellitus. Mypidd Oral should also be avoided if your child has a family history of active TB, active herpes infection, osteoporosis, myasthenia gravis, or renal insufficiency.
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What if you forget to take Mypidd Oral?
Do not panic. Unless your child’s doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, give the missed dose as soon as you remember it. Skip the missed dose if it is almost the time for the next dose. Do not give a double dose to catch up and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.
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Mypidd Oral Drops Reviews

Mypidd Oral belongs to a class of medicines called steroids. It helps treat certain types of allergies, inflammatory conditions, autoimmune disorders, hormonal disorders, and even cancer in children. It is also the treatment of choice after organ transplantation and for Nephrotic syndrome in children.

Give Mypidd Oral to your child with food. The usually prescribed frequency is once daily, preferably in the morning after breakfast. The dose of this medication will depend on your child’s clinical condition, body weight, age, and treatment response. Use Mypidd Oral only for the recommended duration of time. Do not prolong its use, more than recommended as that may lead to increased side effects. Also, do not stop giving this medicine suddenly. Sudden withdrawal may affect the ongoing treatment and the child may exhibit withdrawal symptoms such as dizziness, vomiting, and thirst. The dose needs to be gradually reduced before stopping it completely. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking Mypidd Oral, let the child calm down, and then give the same dose again.
The most common side effects associated with the use of Mypidd Oral include increased appetite, weight gain, increased blood pressure, and behavioral and mood changes. Many of these usually go away once the treatment is stopped. However, in case these persist or start bothering your child, consult your child’s doctor without any delay. Taking Mypidd Oral can also make it harder for your child to fight off infections. Tell the doctor if your child shows any signs of infection such as fever or sore throat.
Never practice self-medication, always consult your child’s doctor for advice. Your child’s doctor must be aware of your child’s entire medical history, including any previous episode of allergy, heart problem, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. Having an insight into your child’s overall health will help. This will guide the doctor in planning your child’s overall treatment.

How Mypidd Oral Drops Works

Mypidd Oral is a steroid medicine. It decreases the formation of chemical substances like prostaglandins, leukotrienes, and interleukins which are considered responsible for inflammation, and allergy. It also suppresses the immune system and stops the immune mechanisms from causing any self-damage to the body.

How to Use Mypidd Oral Drops

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a marked dropper and take it as directed. Mypidd Oral may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Mypidd Oral Drops

  • In Treatment of Skin disorders: Mypidd Oral prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. It can be used to treat a great many different inflammatory and allergic conditions of the skin such as eczema, atopic dermatitis and psoriasis. It works by lowering your immune system’s response to these conditions thereby reducing symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching and other allergic-type reactions.
  • In Treatment of Severe allergic reactions: Mypidd Oral is a corticosteroid. In addition to the many other benefits, it can be used in the treatment of severe allergic reactions. This medicine works by reducing the inflammation associated with allergies. It is a highly effective medicine. Take it in the exact dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor to get most benefit from it.
  • In Treatment of Rheumatic disorder: Mypidd Oral prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. It can be used to treat a great many different inflammatory and allergic conditions including arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, ulcerative colitis and conditions which affect the skin, blood, eyes, lungs, stomach, and nervous system. It works by lowering your immune system’s response to these conditions thereby reducing symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching and other allergic-type reactions.This medicine should always be taken as it has been prescribed for you. Do not stop taking it without your doctor’s advice. This can cause unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Because this medicine weakens your immune system, you should avoid being near people who are ill or have infections.
  • In Treatment of Inflammatory conditions: Mypidd Oral helps in the treatment of a wide variety of inflammatory conditions such as asthma, severe allergic reactions, juvenile arthritis, uveitis, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn’s disease. Mypidd Oral works by inhibiting the secretion of chemicals that cause inflammation like prostaglandins and leukotrienes.
  • In Treatment of Nephrotic syndrome: Nephrotic syndrome is a kidney disorder that causes your body to pass too much protein in your urine accompanied with excessive swelling over various parts of the body such as around the eyes and in the feet and ankles. Mypidd Oral works by suppressing the immune system thereby reducing inflammation and swelling that occur in nephrotic syndrome. It reduces the protein in the urine and also helps in getting rid of the extra fluid, thereby relieving the swelling over different parts of the body. This helps to restore the normal kidney function and prevents further damage to the kidneys.
  • In Treatment of Eye disorders: Mypidd Oral helps relieve symptoms of eye infections such as redness, swelling, itching and watering of eyes. This medicine works by decreasing the production of certain chemicals that cause inflammation of the eyes. This will make it easier for you to go about your daily activities. Use it as prescribed to get the most benefit. If you see no improvement even after a week, talk to your doctor.
  • In Treatment of Allergic conditions: Mypidd Oral prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. It can be used to treat a great many different inflammatory and allergic conditions including arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, ulcerative colitis which affect the skin, blood, eyes, lungs, stomach, and nervous system. It works by lowering your immune system’s response to these conditions thereby reducing symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching and other allergic-type reactions.This medicine is given orally (by mouth). You should always take it as it has been prescribed for you. Do not stop taking it without your doctor’s advice. This can cause unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Because this medicine weakens your immune system, you should avoid being near people who are ill or have infections.
  • In Treatment of Autoimmune conditions: Mypidd Oral has been found useful in organ transplantation and in treating several autoimmune disorders, including rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, connective tissue disease, skin disorders, nephrotic syndrome, acute interstitial nephritis, autoimmune hemolytic anemia, and idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura.Mypidd Oral stops the release of chemical messengers (interleukins) that are required for the multiplication of white blood cells (WBC) in the body. By doing so, it suppresses the body’s immune system and disables it from acting against the body’s organ systems. This helps in reducing symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching, and other allergic-type reactions. It is important to know that this medicine may weaken your child’s immune system, so you should keep your child away from other people who are ill or have infections.

Uses of Mypidd Oral Drops

  • Treatment of Eye disorders
  • Treatment of Severe allergic reactions
  • Treatment of Allergic conditions
  • Treatment of Inflammatory conditions
  • Treatment of Autoimmune conditions
  • Treatment of Nephrotic syndrome
  • Treatment of Skin disorders
  • Treatment of Rheumatic disorder

Mypidd Oral Drops Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Alcohol  UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Mypidd Oral.
Kidney  CAUTION
Mypidd Oral should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Mypidd Oral may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Driving  UNSAFE
Mypidd Oral may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Breast feeding  SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Mypidd Oral is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Liver  CAUTION
Mypidd Oral should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Mypidd Oral may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Mypidd Oral may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

  • Your child may be more likely to get new infections. Also, in some cases, old infections may become active. Tell your child’s doctor if you see any signs of an infection such as fever, cough, vomiting, or diarrhea.
  • Do not give this medicine more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
  • Do not stop the medicine abruptly. Seek the doctor’s guidance to taper the dose gradually as sudden withdrawal may result in a steroid withdrawal syndrome.
  • Delay vaccination while your child is taking Mypidd Oral as it may not work well. As soon as your child feels better, the vaccine can be given after consulting a doctor.
  • Always check with your child's doctor before giving any other medications, including those that don't need a prescription (over-the-counter medicines).
  • Prefer giving Mypidd Oral with food as an empty stomach can trigger acidity and gastric reflux.

References

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  2. Prednisolone [FDA Label]. Atlanta, GA: Shionogi Pharma, Inc. 2010.

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