Prednisone Intensol Coupons & Prices

Searching for a Prednisone Intensol coupon? The original Prednisone Intensol brand has been discontinued in the United States, but the same concentrated prednisone oral solution (5 mg/mL) is still manufactured generically, including by Hikma, and remains available at pharmacies nationwide. Because this concentrated liquid form is priced differently pharmacy to pharmacy, comparing before you fill is worth the extra minute; Rx.com compares prices at more than 60,000 U.S. pharmacies so you can enter your ZIP above and see today's price near you.

What Is Prednisone Intensol?

Prednisone is a systemic corticosteroid (glucocorticoid) used as an anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant. "Intensol" refers to the concentrated oral liquid formulation of prednisone (5 mg/mL) rather than a different drug or a distinct set of uses — it's simply designed for flexible, small-volume dosing, which makes it useful for children or patients who take medication through a feeding tube.

Because the active ingredient is the same as standard prednisone, the concentrate is FDA-approved for the same broad range of conditions treated with systemic corticosteroids, including adrenocortical insufficiency; rheumatic disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and acute gouty arthritis; autoimmune and collagen diseases such as lupus and dermatomyositis; severe allergic states and asthma or COPD flares; certain dermatologic and eye conditions; inflammatory bowel disease flares (ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease); certain blood disorders (such as ITP and hemolytic anemia); as part of some cancer chemotherapy regimens; nephrotic syndrome; multiple sclerosis exacerbations; and preventing organ transplant rejection. It is also sometimes prescribed off-label for other inflammatory or autoimmune flares at a physician's direction.

Comparing Prices for Prednisone Oral Solution

A generic version of concentrated prednisone oral solution is available, but pricing for this liquid concentrate form can vary meaningfully from one pharmacy to the next — more than people often expect for a generic. There is no manufacturer savings card for this product, so the best way to find a lower price is to compare pharmacies directly rather than assume any single pharmacy has the best deal.

Enter your ZIP code above to see today's price at pharmacies near you, and be sure to ask your pharmacist to confirm they're dispensing the concentrate (5 mg/mL) rather than a standard-strength prednisone liquid or tablet, since the dosing is very different between forms.

Prednisone Intensol vs. Other Corticosteroids

Prednisone Intensol is one of several corticosteroid formulations used for similar conditions, but they are not interchangeable without a doctor's guidance — potency, dosing, and duration of action differ between them. Related options include standard prednisone tablets, prednisolone (often used when a patient can't convert prednisone efficiently, such as some children or people with liver issues), methylprednisolone, dexamethasone, and hydrocortisone.

Which one is appropriate depends on the condition being treated, how quickly a dose needs to act, and how it needs to be administered (tablet, liquid, or otherwise) — always follow your prescriber's specific product and dose, and don't substitute between corticosteroids on your own.

Safety Information

Prednisone Intensol does not carry an FDA boxed warning, but it does carry several important label warnings. With prolonged use, the body's own cortisol production can be suppressed (adrenal/HPA-axis suppression), so this medication should never be stopped abruptly after extended use — your doctor will taper the dose down gradually. It can also increase infection risk and mask signs of infection, and live vaccines should not be given while on immunosuppressive doses. Other risks with longer-term use include high blood sugar, fluid retention and high blood pressure, bone thinning (osteoporosis), stomach irritation or ulcers, mood or behavior changes, cataracts or glaucoma, and slowed growth in children.

The Intensol concentrate itself contains 30% alcohol and must be measured only with the calibrated oral syringe that comes with the prescription, then mixed into a liquid or soft food before it's given — measuring errors with this concentrated form are a known risk, so never estimate a dose with a household spoon. This information is educational and not a substitute for medical advice; talk to your doctor or pharmacist about your specific dose and any concerns.