Hydrocortisone is a steroid (corticosteroid) medicine.
It works by calming down your body's immune response to reduce pain, itching and swelling (inflammation).
It can also be used as hormone replacement for people who do not have enough of the natural stress hormone, cortisol.
Hydrocortisone is the name for the hormone cortisol when supplied as a medication. Uses include conditions such as adrenocortical insufficiency, adrenogenital syndrome, high blood calcium, thyroiditis, rheumatoid arthritis, dermatitis, asthma, and COPD. It is the treatment of choice for adrenocortical insufficiency. It can be given by mouth, topically, or by injection. Stopping treatment after long-term use should be done slowly.
Origin
Made in, and imported from the UK
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Active Substance
HydrocortisoneUses
- Allergic rashes, eczema, psoriasis, itching and other inflammatory skin conditions
- Treatment of severe allergic reactions such as anaphylaxis and angioedema
- Adrenal gland conditions