Also known as: Deltasone; Sterapred; Rayos
Prednisone is a synthetic corticosteroid prodrug that is converted in the liver to its active form, prednisolone. It exerts potent anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects and is widely used to treat a broad spectrum of inflammatory and autoimmune disorders. Mediocon Inc manufactures Prednisone API at its GMP-certified facility in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 53-03-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C21H26O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 358.43 g/mol |
| Grade | IP / BP / USP |
| Category | Corticosteroid / Anti-inflammatory Agent |
| Appearance | White to off-white, crystalline powder |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in methanol, sparingly soluble in ethanol, slightly soluble in water |
| Assay | NLT 98.0% |
| Loss on Drying | NMT 0.5% |
| Heavy Metals | NMT 20 ppm |
| Residue on Ignition | NMT 0.1% |
| Microbial Limits | Complies with pharmacopoeia |
| Identification | IR, HPLC Compliant |
| Batch No | PRED/24032026 |
| Mfg Date | MAR 2026 |
| Exp Date | FEB 2031 |
| Packing | 25 kg HDPE drums / as per requirement |