In medicine, hydrocortisone refers to the hormone cortisol supplied as a medication. It is used for conditions such as adrenocortical insufficiency, thyroiditis, rheumatoid arthritis, dermatitis, asthma, adrenogenital syndrome, high blood calcium, and COPD. Adrenocortical insufficiency is also treated with it.
Hydrocortisone Acetate Properties:
- CAS No.: 50-03-3
- Formula: C23H32O6
- Molecular Weight: 404.50
- Synonyms: Chemysone;Colifoam;Colofoam;Cordes;Cortacream;Cortaid;Cortef acetate; Hydrocort acetate;Hydrocortisat;Hydrocortisone 21-acetate;Cortisolacetate (6CI);Cortisol, 21-acetate (7CI,8CI);11b,17a,21-Trihydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione21-acetate;17-Hydroxycorticosterone 21-acetate;17a-Hydroxycorticosterone acetate;21-Acetoxy-11b,17-dihydroxypregn-4-en-3,20-dione;21-Acetoxy-11b,17-dihydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione;21-Acetoxy-11b,17a-dihydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione;Abbocort;Anusol HC; Cortell;Corticaine;Cortifoam;Cortril acetate;Cortril acetate AS;Efcolin;HA;Hc 45;Hycortole acetate;Bambicort;Berlison F;Biocortar;CaldeCort;
- EINECS: 200-004-4
- Density: 1.26 g/cm/3
- Melting Point: 223 C (dec.)(lit.)
- Boiling Point: 576.6 C at 760 mmHg
- Flash Point: 196.2 C
- Appearance: White powder
- Risk Codes: 63
- Safety Description: 36/37
Treatment for allergies, eczema, dermatitis, rash and various other skin conditions is possible with this medication. The presence of swelling, itching, and redness caused by these types of conditions can be reduced with hydrocortisone acetate. It is a mild corticosteroid.
Use only after washing and drying your hands. The affected area should be cleaned and dried. It is recommended to rub a small amount of medication into the affected area 2-3 times daily or as directed by your doctor. It is not necessary to bandage, cover, or wrap the area unless instructed to do so by your doctor.
Dosage of usage:
- Generic: Hydrocortisone
- Form: oral tablet
- Strengths: 5 mg, 10 mg, and 20 mg
- Brand: Cortef
- Form: oral tablet
- Strengths: 5 mg, 10 mg, and 20 mg
- Adult dosage (ages 18 years and older)
- Typical starting dosage: 20240 mg per day, depending on your condition and severity.
- Dosage adjustments: You should maintain your dosage or increase it until your body has a good response. Your doctor may slowly reduce your dosage if your body responds well.
- Child dosage (ages 017 years)
- The dosage for your child will be determined by your doctor. There are a number of factors to consider such as the condition being treated and how severe it is.
Hydrocortisone has several common side effects:
- Headaches
- Muscle weakness
- Skin problems like acne or thin, shiny skin
The mild effects are likely to disappear within a few days or weeks. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if symptoms are severe or don't go away.
Warnings and precautions while using this product
- Hydrocortisone is contained in this medication. The following drugs should not be taken by people who are allergic to hydrocortisone or any of the ingredients contained in them: Hydrocort, Cortenema, Aquacort, and SoluCortef.
- Children should not have access to this or any prescription drugs. Get medical care right away in case of an overdose
Contraindications
- Untreated serious infections (other than tuberculous meningitis or septic shock)
- Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
- Intrathecal administration (injection)
- Documented hypersensitivity