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Can I eat this with Prednisolone?
Prednisolone is best taken with breakfast to protect the stomach, and real liquorice should be avoided because it raises prednisolone levels and the risk of low potassium.
Also sold as Deltacortril, Deltastab, Dilacort, Pevanti. Brand names from the NHS Dictionary of Medicines and Devices.
Our Corticosteroids page also covers Prednisolone and gives one answer for the whole group. This page follows Prednisolone’s own NHS page, so where the two differ, go by this one.
Type any food below for an instant verdict — we check 8 foods and drinks for Prednisolone (5 to avoid, 1 to take care with) — or tap one below.
Quick answers
- Should I take Prednisolone with food?
- Take it as a single dose once a day with breakfast, unless your doctor or pharmacist says otherwise.
- Can I eat real liquorice with Prednisolone?
- No, avoid it. Do not eat real liquorice while taking prednisolone.
- Can I eat liquorice sweets with Prednisolone?
- No, avoid it. Real liquorice raises prednisolone levels and the risk of low potassium, so avoid it.
- Can I eat rich or spicy food with Prednisolone?
- Yes, with care. Try to avoid rich or spicy food while on prednisolone, as it may help with indigestion.
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1 · What do you take?
Prednisolone is best taken with breakfast to protect the stomach, and real liquorice should be avoided because it raises prednisolone levels and the risk of low potassium.
Take prednisolone with breakfast so it does not upset your stomach. Do not eat real liquorice while taking it. Rich or spicy food may worsen indigestion, alcohol is allowed, and calcium-rich foods help protect your bones on long courses.
Browse our medication food guides →2 · What do you want to eat or drink?
When to take it: Take it as a single dose once a day with breakfast, unless your doctor or pharmacist says otherwise.
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Fine with Prednisolone· 2
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Further reading on Prednisolone
The pages our answers quote. Every answer shows “Where this comes from” with the exact words, checked 6 October 2026. How we check
NHS website
About prednisolone tablets and liquid
NHS medicines information on prednisolone tablets and liquid – what it's used for and key facts.
NHS website
Who can and cannot take prednisolone tablets and liquid
NHS medicines information on who can take prednisolone and who may not be able to take it.
NHS website
How and when to take prednisolone tablets and liquid
NHS medicines information on dosage for prednisolone tablets and liquid, how to take it and what to do if you miss a dose or take too much.
NHS website
Side effects of prednisolone tablets and liquid
NHS medicines information on side effects of prednisolone and what you can do to cope.
NHS website
Taking prednisolone with other medicines and herbal supplements
NHS medicines information on possible interactions with prednisolone and other medicines, herbal remedies and supplements.
The Journal
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A full Prednisolone guide is on its way. Meanwhile, the Journal covers timing, grapefruit, alcohol and more.
Food groups that matter with Prednisolone
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