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Medicines Prednisolone sodium metasulphobenzoateQuestion & answer

Prednisolone sodium metasulphobenzoate · Medicine question

Is Prednisolone sodium metasulphobenzoate a steroid?

iatroX medicinesPublished 18 August 2026Reviewed 18 August 2026

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Answer

Yes. It is a glucocorticoid corticosteroid formulated to act mainly in the rectum and lower bowel.

Sources for this answer

Prednisolone 20 mg/dose Rectal Foamemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 7
Prednisolone 20 mg/100 ml Rectal Solutionemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 1

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