Diuretics
This period is known as remission.
remission.
Most children respond well to treatment with prednisolone
with the protein often disappearing from their urine and the swelling going down within a few weeks
This stops protein leaking from your child's kidneys into their urine.
Read more about the side effects of prednisolone.
Diuretics, or "water tablets", may also be given to help reduce the fluid build-up. They work by increasing the amount of urine produced.
Penicillin
Penicillin is an antibiotic and may be prescribed during relapses to reduce the chances of an infection.