Generic name: cortisone [ KOR-ti-sone ]
Brand name: Cortone Acetate
Dosage form: oral tablet (25 mg)
Drug class:Glucocorticoids
What is cortisone?
Cortisone is a steroid medicine that is used to reduce inflammation caused by many different conditions such as allergic disorders, skin conditions, ulcerative colitis, arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, and breathing problems.
Cortisone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on the label and package. Use exactly as directed.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use cortisone if you are allergic to it, or if you have a fungal infection anywhere in your body.
Steroids can weaken your immune system, making it easier for you to get an infection or worsening an infection you already have. Tell your doctor about any illness or infection you had within the past several weeks, especially:
herpes infection of the eyes; or
a parasite infection that causes diarrhea (such as threadworms).
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
cirrhosis or other liver disease;
kidney disease;
a thyroid disorder;
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