Prednisone and Salonpas drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Prednisone (prednisone) and Salonpas (menthol; methyl salicylate). Common drug interactions include eye irritation among females and arthralgia among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Prednisone and Salonpas. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 22 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Prednisone?

Prednisone has active ingredients of prednisone. It is often used in rheumatoid arthritis. eHealthMe is studying from 636,827 Prednisone users. Check the latest studies of Prednisone.

What is Salonpas?

Salonpas has active ingredients of menthol; methyl salicylate. eHealthMe is studying from 630 Salonpas users. Check the latest studies of Salonpas.



On Jul, 07, 2026

22 people who take Prednisone and Salonpas together, and have interactions are studied.

Prednisone and Salonpas drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Prednisone and Salonpas, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Eye irritation
  2. Faecaloma (hard mass of fecal matter)
  3. Head injury
  4. Heart rate increased
  5. Hordeolum (small collection of pus (abscess) on the eyelid)
  6. Hypertension (high blood pressure)
  7. Incision site pain
  8. Infusion site scar
  9. Joint swelling
  10. Limb discomfort (discomfort in leg)

male:

  1. Arthralgia (joint pain)
  2. Cerebral haemorrhage (bleeding within the brain)
  3. Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body)
  4. Diarrhoea
  5. Gastroenteritis salmonella (inflammation of stomach and intestine caused by salmonella bacteria)
  6. Haemorrhagic anaemia (anaemia due to excessive bleeding)
  7. Lower gastrointestinal haemorrhage (bleeding in the large intestine, rectum, or anus is called lower gi bleeding)
  8. Pulmonary embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung)
  9. Respiratory failure (inadequate gas exchange by the respiratory system)
  10. Abdominal pain upper

What are the common drug interactions of Prednisone and Salonpas, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

n/a

40-49:

  1. Burning sensation
  2. Neuropathy peripheral (surface nerve damage)
  3. Pain in extremity

50-59:

n/a

60+:

  1. Pain
  2. Cough
  3. Rash pruritic (redness with itching)
  4. Vomiting
  5. Weight increased
  6. Abdominal distension
  7. Alopecia (absence of hair from areas of the body)
  8. Arthralgia (joint pain)
  9. Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints)
  10. Balance disorder

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 4 people, 18.18%
  2. Thyroid Diseases: 2 people, 9.09%
  3. Rash Pruritic (redness with itching): 2 people, 9.09%
  4. Pain: 2 people, 9.09%
  5. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 2 people, 9.09%
  6. Hypogammaglobulinaemia (an abnormally low concentration of gamma globulin in the blood and increased risk of infection): 2 people, 9.09%
  7. Asthma: 2 people, 9.09%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on prednisone and menthol; methyl salicylate (the active ingredients of Prednisone and Salonpas, respectively), and Prednisone and Salonpas (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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