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Perilon Tablet

NAFDAC Reg. No. 04-2403 · Drug

Registered with NAFDAC. Registration activeAs of 27 October 2026 · synced automatically from official sources.
Product
Perilon Tablet
NAFDAC number
04-2403
Active ingredient
Prednisone
Strength
5 mg
Form
Tablet
Pack size
10 x 10's (in PVC blisters)
Manufacturer
Not listed
Applicant (holder)
Phamatex Nigeria Limited
Approved
6 Jul 2023
Status
Active View on NAFDAC ↗
Registration valid to
5 Jul 2028
WHO alerts
None found
Community reports
None
Times checked
0

What we found

  • Perilon Tablet is on the NAFDAC register with an active registration (04-2403). A valid number alone does not prove a pack is genuine — counterfeiters copy real numbers, so also check the expiry date, seal and print quality.

Generated automatically from the NAFDAC register, WHO alerts and community data as of today. This is not medical advice. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.

What Perilon Tablet is used for

From the official U.S. FDA label for prednisone, the active ingredient registered with NAFDAC.

What it is used for

INDICATIONS Prednisone tablets are indicated in the following conditions: 1. Endocrine Disorders Primary or secondary adrenocortical insufficiency (hydrocortisone or cortisone is the first choice; synthetic analogs may be used in conjunction with mineralocorticoids where applicable; in infancy mineralocorticoid supplementation is of particular importance) Congenital adrenal hyperplasia Hypercalcemia associated with cancer Nonsuppurative thyroiditis 2. …

Possible side effects

Fluid and Electrolyte Disturbances Sodium retention Fluid retention Congestive heart failure in susceptible patients Potassium loss Hypokalemic alkalosis Hypertension Musculoskeletal Muscle weakness Steroid myopathy Loss of muscle mass Osteoporosis Tendon rupture, particularly of the Achilles tendon Vertebral compression fractures Aseptic necrosis of femoral and humeral heads Pathologic fracture of long bones Gastrointestinal Peptic ulcer with possible perforation and hemorrhage Pancreatitis Abdominal distention Ulcerative esophagitis Dermatologic Impaired wound healing Thin fragile skin Petechiae and ecchymoses Facial erythema Increased sweating May suppress reactions to skin tests Metaboli …

Do not use if

Systemic fungal infections and known hypersensitivity to components.

Warnings

In patients on corticosteroid therapy subjected to unusual stress, increased dosage of rapidly acting corticosteroids before, during, and after the stressful situation is indicated. Corticosteroids may mask some signs of infection, and new infections may appear during their use. There may be decreased resistance and inability to localize infection when corticosteroids are used. Prolonged use of corticosteroids may produce posterior subcapsular cataracts, glaucoma with possible damage to the optic nerves, and may enhance the establishment of secondary ocular infections due to fungi or viruses. …

General information only, not dosing advice. Always follow the leaflet in your pack and your doctor or pharmacist.

Check your pack of Perilon Tablet

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3 free checks left today Official sources: NAFDAC Green Book & recalls · WHO · U.S. FDA · NLM RxNorm

About Perilon Tablet

What is in Perilon Tablet?

Perilon Tablet contains Prednisone (5 mg), as tablet, according to its NAFDAC registration record.

Is Perilon Tablet registered with NAFDAC?

Yes. Perilon Tablet is listed on the NAFDAC register under registration number 04-2403, and its registration is active as of 27 October 2026.

Has Perilon Tablet been flagged as fake or recalled?

No WHO falsified or substandard medical product alert currently matches Perilon Tablet in our automatically synced alert list.

How can I check that my pack of Perilon Tablet is genuine?

Run a free authenticity scan with the NAFDAC number 04-2403, your pack's expiry date and batch number to get a Trust Score, compare the pack with the NAFDAC record (ingredient, strength, form, manufacturer), and buy only from licensed pharmacies.

What is Perilon Tablet used for?

INDICATIONS Prednisone tablets are indicated in the following conditions: 1. Endocrine Disorders Primary or secondary adrenocortical insufficiency (hydrocortisone or cortisone is the first choice; synthetic analogs may be used in conjunction with mineralocorticoids where applicable; in infancy mineralocorticoid supplementation is of particular importance) Congenital adrenal hyperplasia Hypercalcem (Summarised from the official U.S. FDA label for prednisone. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.)

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