Dacortin in Spain: Prednisone Explained
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Pedro Yelamo Vera, MD
Licensed Physician No. 484814280 · Official Medical College of Bizkaia (Spain)Last reviewed: 3 October 2026
Dacortin is prednisone, an oral steroid; UK doctors usually prescribe prednisolone instead. What it treats, possible effects and who should check first.
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Dacortin is prednisone, an oral steroid. Doctors in the UK usually prescribe the closely related prednisolone instead.
- What it is used for: flare-ups of asthma and COPD, severe allergic reactions and inflammatory or autoimmune conditions.
- How to take it: in the morning with food, following your prescription.
- Important: after a long course it is not stopped suddenly; it is reduced gradually under medical guidance.
- Possible effects: increased appetite, poor sleep, mood changes, raised blood sugar and blood pressure, and fluid retention. Long term, bone thinning and more infections.
- Check first if: you have diabetes, an ulcer, an active infection, osteoporosis or are pregnant.
- Do you need a prescription? Yes.
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