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Latest revision as of 18:43, 4 December 2024
General Usage
Hydrocortisone, sold under a number of brand names, is the name for the corticosteroid cortisol when supplied as a medication. Uses include conditions such as adrenocortical insufficiency, high blood calcium, thyroiditis, rheumatoid arthritis, dermatitis, asthma, and COPD. It is also used as an immunosuppressant. Stopping treatment after long-term use should be done slowly.
Availability
Generally topical forms are OTC, while oral and injectable forms are by physician's order.
Forms
| Akin to | Cortizone 10 |
|---|---|
| Form | ointment |
| Application | topical |
| Shelf Life | 1 year |
| Active Ingredients | |
| Cortisol
| |
Hydrocortisone cream
- Storage
Store in waterproof airtight lightproof tube
- Disposal
Piranha solution
See Also
- cortisol, the root medicine
- prednisolone
- dexamethasone