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Hydrocortisone 100 mg powder and solvent for solution for injection What Hydrocortisone is used for: Hydrocortisone is a used for the following: When your adrenal gland is not working properly (e.g. adrenal insufficiency). To treat shock (serious condition when your body is not getting enough blood flow). To treat certain inflammatory conditions. Do not take Hydrocortisone: If you’re allergic to the active substance or any other component of this medicine. If you have an untreated fungal infection such as thrush. If you have any other untreated infections. If you recently had or are about to have a vaccination. Warnings and precautions: Talk to your doctor about all your medical conditions before taking this medicine including: If you have a traumatic brain injury or stroke. If you have heart problems or had a recent heart attack. If you have a high blood pressure (hypertension). If you have any type of infection including viral infections, tuberculosis and HIV. If you have a severe depression or manic depression. If you have diabetes. If you have Cushing’s disease. If you have seizures (fits). If you have eye conditions such as glaucoma or cataract. If you have fluid retention in your body (edema). If you have an under-active thyroid gland (hypothyroidism). If you have Myasthenia Gravis or other muscle problems. If you have liver or kidney problems. If you have pancreatitis (inflamed pancreas). If you have stomach ulcers. If you have osteoporosis (thinning bones). If you have a spreading (metastatic) cancer. If you have or may have a condition called pheochromocytoma. Long term therapy of corticosteroids may increase the risk of having infections. If you develop signs of infection while taking this medicine contact your doctor. If you have been taking this medicine for a long time, do not stop suddenly. Talk to your doctor. Possible side effects: Stop using this product and seek immediate medical help if you develop rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. Serious side effects: Mental problems: depression and mood swings Pancreatitis (inflamed pancreas) Infections Blood clots Seizures (fits) Eye problems Stomach ulcers Other medicines and Hydrocortisone: Tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking. Always tell your healthcare providers that you are taking Hydrocortisone. Hydrocortisone interacts with a lot of medicine including: Anticoagulants Certain antibiotics Certain antivirals Certain antifungals Medicines used for diabetes Medicines used for tuberculosis Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs Aspirin Medicines used for epilepsy Estrogens Digoxin Diuretics (water tablets) Medicines used after transplant Vaccines How to take Hydrocortisone: The injection is given as a shot in the muscle or into a vein. Your doctor or nurse will inject you. Take the tablets with food. The dose and route of administration will depend on your case. For the injection, the dosing range is usually between 100 – 500 mg. For the tablets, the usual dosing is 10 –40 mg per day but can be higher in emergencies. How to store Hydrocortisone: Store at room temperature below 77°F (25°C). Keep this medicine out of reach of children. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the package. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. *Dosage form and route of administration of Hydrocortisone 250 mg powder and solvent for solution for injection, 10 mg tablets and 20 mg tablets should be prescribed according to therapeutic indication and disease severity of each individual patient. A valid prescription should be available upon delivery
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