It is a steroid. It is used in the treatment of inflammation, severe allergies, flare-ups of ongoing illnesses. It is also used to treat many other medical problems that require either reduction of inflammation or suppression of the immune system.It is used to treat 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 helps relieve symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching, and other allergic-type reactions.
