Corticosteroid Tapering Schedule Generator
Generate a printable day-by-day steroid tapering schedule for prednisolone, methylprednisolone, deflazacort, or dexamethasone. Used for asthma, COPD, allergies, autoimmune conditions, and post-surgery.
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Tapering Schedule
Patient Instructions — Prednisolone / Wysolone 5 mg
| Day | Daily Dose | Take |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1–3 | 40 mg | 8 tab |
| Day 4–6 | 35 mg | 7 tab |
| Day 7–9 | 30 mg | 6 tab |
| Day 10–12 | 25 mg | 5 tab |
| Day 13–15 | 20 mg | 4 tab |
| Day 16–18 | 15 mg | 3 tab |
| Day 19–21 | 10 mg | 2 tab |
| Day 22–24 | 5 mg | 1 tab |
| Day 25+ | 0 mg | STOP — taper complete |
Patient instructions: Take with food in the morning. Do not skip doses. Do not stop suddenly. Contact your doctor if you experience extreme fatigue, dizziness, nausea, or muscle weakness.
Total taper duration: 24 days to fully taper from 40mg.⚠ Your requested duration (14 days) doesn't match — adjust step duration or decrement to fit your target.
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Clinical Disclaimer: Tapering needed for courses >14 days or HPA-axis suppression risk. For courses <7 days at any dose, abrupt cessation is usually safe. Always individualize based on indication, response, and patient factors. Always verify against your local prescribing reference and apply clinical judgment.
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DoctorScribe generates the steroid taper, prints it on your prescription, AND sends a WhatsApp reminder to the patient on each step-down day. No confusion. No missed doses.
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