Hello, Omnacortil contains a steroid Prednisolone. It is safe to use steroids in children. Prednisolone is recommended for childhood asthma. Early Steroids use reduces hospital admissions and can prevent symptom relapse. We prescribe steroids to gain prompt control of inadequately controlled acute asthmatic episodes. They are also useful in long-term prevention of symptoms in severe persistent asthma as well as for suppression, control, and reversal of inflammation. Thus nothing to worry about the steroid use at this age. This is the usual treatment for pediatric asthma. Hope this helps. Please write back for further queries. Wishing you good health.