Used systemically and locally in a wide variety of chronic diseases including: Inflammatory, , Allergic, , Hematologic, , Neoplastic, , Autoimmune disorders.. Suitable for alternate-day dosing in the management of chronic illness. Replacement therapy in adrenal insufficiency. Unlabelled uses: Adjunctive therapy of hypercalcemia. Adjunctive management of nausea and vomiting from chemotherapy.