It is indicated for primary or secondary adrenocortical insufficiency, rheumatic disorders, collagen diseases (systemic lupus erythematosus), dermatologic diseases (pemphigus, severe psoriasis, severe seborrheic dermatitis), bronchial asthma, ophthalmic diseases (eye inflammation, herpes zoster ophthalmicus, allergic conjunctivitis), hematologic disorders, neoplastic diseases (leukemias), edematous states and gastrointestinal diseases ulcerative colitis.