Prednisolone is a corticosteroid used to treat inflammation of the eye. Prednisolone prevents the release of substances in the body and, in order to be effective, first must be converted to Prednisolone by enzymes in the liver. Corticosteroids to be secreted in breast milk, but it may still pose a risk to the infant. If you are allergic to Prednisolone, or if you have a fungal infection anywhere in your body. It may still pose a risk to the infant. Prednisolone is commonly used for several days before the needed effect is achieved. Prednisone is used as replacement therapy in patients whose adrenal glands are unable to produce sufficient amounts of cortical. Prednisone and Prednisolone are members of the glucocorticoid class of hormones.