Oral corticosteroids (OCS) To reduce the risk of relapse, prescribe at least a 5–7 day course of OCS for adults (prednisolone or equivalent 40-50 mg/day)612and 3–5 days for children (1–2 mg/kg/day to a maximum of 40 mg/day)638 (Evidence A).
Evidence from studies in which all patients were taking maintenance ICS after discharge suggests that there is no benefit in tapering the dose of OCS, either in the short term609 or over several weeks610 (Evidence .
To reduce the risk of relapse, prescribe at least a 5–7 day course of OCS for adults (prednisolone or equivalent 40-50
mg/day)612and 3–5 days for children (1–2 mg/kg/day to a maximum of 40 mg/day)638 (Evidence A).
at risk of poor adherence, intramuscular corticosteroids may be considered
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