Pill identification — FDA label match
P5 Pill — Prednisone 5 mg (White, Round)
A white round tablet with the imprint P5 matches the FDA label for Prednisone 5 mg. Compare every detail below with your pill, and confirm with a pharmacist before relying on it.
| Imprint | P5 |
|---|---|
| Generic name | Prednisone |
| Active ingredient(s) | Prednisone 5 mg |
| Strength | 5 mg |
| Dosage form | Tablet |
| Colour | White |
| Shape | Round |
| Size | 7 mm |
| Score | Two even pieces |
| Labeler | Remedyrepack Inc. |
| NDC examples | 70518-3539-0, 70518-3539-1, 70518-3539-2, 70518-3539-3 |
What this medicine is
According to its FDA-approved label, Prednisone is described as follows (reference information only — not advice about whether it is right for anyone):
Prednisone tablets USP are indicated in the following conditions: Endocrine Disorders Primary or secondary adrenocortical insufficiency (hydrocortisone or cortisone is the first choice: synthetic analogs may be used in conjunction with mineralocorticoids where applicable; in infancy...
Equivalent pills — same medicine, different imprint
The pills below contain the same active ingredient at the same strength (Prednisone 5 mg). Different makers stamp their own codes, so equivalent pills often look completely different. This is factual label information — it is not a suggestion to substitute one product for another; only a pharmacist or prescriber can advise on that.
Frequently asked questions
What pill has the imprint P5?
A white round tablet with the imprint P5 matches the FDA label for Prednisone 5 mg. Always compare the colour, shape and size as well — short imprints are shared by different medicines — and confirm with a pharmacist.
What does the P5 pill look like?
On its FDA label it is described as a white round tablet, 7 mm, with a score recorded as: two even pieces.
How can I be sure this identification is right?
Check every characteristic — imprint (both sides), colour, shape, size and score — against the pill in your hand. If all of them agree, the pill matches the FDA label shown here, but that is still not a guarantee: counterfeit pills copy real imprints. A pharmacist can confirm the identification in person, and you should never take a pill you are not certain about.
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Source: FDA label data via DailyMed/openFDA · Label set ID e9a74862-6a3b-4247-837a-389761b5c352 · Record extracted from the openFDA bulk export of October 29, 2026. Spotted an error? Report it — include the imprint and what looks wrong.