Prednisolone in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Risk Factor: C*
Class: Hormones
/ Adrenal agents
Fetal Risk Summary
Prednisolone is the biologically active form of prednisone (see Prednisone). The placenta can oxidize prednisolone to inactive prednisone or less active cortisone (see Cortisone).
[*Risk factor D if used in 1st trimester.]
Breast Feeding Summary
See Prednisone.
