Generic name:hydrocortisone (oral route) [ hye-droe-KOR-ti-sone ]
Drug class:Glucocorticoids
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 23, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Alkindi Sprinkle
- Cortef
Available Dosage Forms:
- Tablet
- Granule
Therapeutic Class: Endocrine-Metabolic Agent
Pharmacologic Class: Adrenal Glucocorticoid
Uses for Cortef
Hydrocortisone provides relief for inflamed areas of the body. It is used to treat a number of different conditions, such as inflammation (swelling), severe allergies, adrenal problems, arthritis, asthma, blood or bone marrow problems, eye or vision problems, lupus, skin conditions, and ulcerative colitis. Hydrocortisone is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid). It works on the immune system to help relieve swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using Cortef
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of hydrocortisone oral granules in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have been established.
No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of hydrocortisone tablets in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established.
Geriatric
No information is available on the relationship of age ...
