Hydrocortisone

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Other
Adrenal Hyperplasia, Congenital
Adrenal Insufficiency
Colitis, Ulcerative
Facial Dermatoses
Foot Dermatoses
Hand Dermatoses
Hemorrhoids
Inflammation
Leg Dermatoses
Pruritus Ani
Rheumatic Diseases
Scalp Dermatoses
Shock
Skin Diseases, Eczematous
Status Asthmaticus

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Uses of Hydrocortisone

Updated: May 22, 2022

Hydrocortisone is used in the treatment of:

Adrenal Hyperplasia, Congenital
Adrenal Insufficiency
Colitis, Ulcerative
Facial Dermatoses
Foot Dermatoses
Hand Dermatoses
Hemorrhoids
Inflammation
Leg Dermatoses
Pruritus Ani
Rheumatic Diseases
Scalp Dermatoses
Shock
Skin Diseases, Eczematous
Status Asthmaticus

This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Hydrocortisone Brand Names

Hydrocortisone may be found in some form under the following brand names:

Hydrocortisone Drug Class

Hydrocortisone is part of the drug class:

Glucocorticoids

Hydrocortisone Interactions

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Especially tell your doctor if you take:

ALDESLEUKIN/HYDROCORTISONE
AMBENONIUM CHLORIDE/HYDROCORTISONE
ARIPIPRAZOLE/HYDROCORTISONE
CIPROFLOXACIN/HYDROCORTISONE
GEMIFLOXACIN/HYDROCORTISONE
HYDROCORTISONE/LEVOFLOXACIN
HYDROCORTISONE/MOXIFLOXACIN
HYDROCORTISONE/NEOSTIGMINE
HYDROCORTISONE/NORFLOXACIN
HYDROCORTISONE/OFLOXACIN
HYDROCORTISONE/PYRIDOSTIGMINE
HYDROCORTISONE/QUETIAPINE FUMARATE
HYDROCORTISONE/RIFABUTIN
HYDROCORTISONE/RIFAMPIN
HYDROCORTISONE/RIFAPENTINE
HYDROCORTISONE/RISPERIDONE
HYDROCORTISONE/WARFARIN

This is not a complete list of Hydrocortisonedrug interactions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Hydrocortisone and Pregnancy

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

The FDA categorizes medications based on safety for use during pregnancy. Five categories - A, B, C, D, and X, are used to classify the possible risks to an unborn baby when a medication is taken during pregnancy.

Hydrocortisone falls into category C:

In animal studies, pregnant animals were given this medication and had some babies born with problems. No well-controlled studies have been done in humans, though. Therefore, this medication may be used if the potential benefits to the mother outweigh the potential risks to the unborn child.

There are no well-controlled studies that have been done in pregnant women. Hydrocortisone should be used during pregnancy only if the possible benefit outweighs the possible risk to the unborn baby.

No studies have been done in animals, and no well-controlled studies have been done in pregnant women. Hydrocortisone should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.

Hydrocortisone Dosage

Take hydrocortisone exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully.

The Hydrocortisone dose your doctor recommends will be based on the following (use any or all that apply):

the condition being treated
other medical conditions you have
other medications you are taking
how you respond to this medication
your weight
your height
your age
your gender

Hydrocortisone is available in the following doses:

Acetic Acid-hydrocortisone Otic 2%-1% Otic Solution
Acyclovir-hydrocortisone Topical 5%-1% Topical Cream
Bacitracin/hc/neomycin/polymyxin B Ophthalmic 400 Units-10 Mg-3.5 Mg-10000 Units/g Ophthalmic Ointment
Bacitracin/hc/neomycin/polymyxin B Topical 400 Units-10 Mg-3.5 Mg-10000 Units/g Topical Ointment
Benzoyl Peroxide-hydrocortisone Topical 5%-0.5% Topical Lotion
Benzoyl Peroxide-hydrocortisone Topical 5%-0.5% With Cleanser Topical Kit
Chloramphenicol/hc/polymyxin B Ophthalmic 10 Mg-5 Mg-10,000 Units/g Ophthalmic Ointment
Chlorcyclizine-hydrocortisone Topical 2%-0.5% Topical Cream
Chloroxylenol/hydrocortisone/pramoxine Otic 0.1%-1%-1% Otic Lotion
Chloroxylenol/hydrocortisone/pramoxine Otic 0.1%-1%-1% Otic Solution
Ciprofloxacin-hydrocortisone Otic 0.2%-1% Otic Suspension
Clioquinol-hydrocortisone Topical 3%-0.5% Topical Cream
Clioquinol-hydrocortisone Topical 3%-1% Topical Cream
Clioquinol-hydrocortisone Topical 3%-1% Topical Ointment
Clioquinol/hydrocortisone/pramoxine Topical 3%-1%-1% Topical Cream
Colistin/hc/neomycin/thonzonium Otic 0.3%-1%-0.33%-0.05% Otic Suspension
Diphenhydramine-hydrocortisone Topical 0.5%-0.5% Topical Spray
Diphenhydramine/hc/nystatin Topical 0.525 G-0.06 G-0.6 G/237 Ml Mucous Membrane Suspension
Diphenhydramine/hc/nystatin/tcn Topical 0.45 G-0.06 G-1.2 G-1.5 G/237 Ml Mucous Membrane Suspension
Hydrocortisone 1 G Injectable Powder For Injection
Hydrocortisone 10 Mg Oral Tablet
Hydrocortisone 10% Rectal Foam With Applicator
Hydrocortisone 100 Mg Injectable Powder For Injection
Hydrocortisone 100 Mg Preservative-free Injectable Powder For Injection
Hydrocortisone 100 Mg/60 Ml Rectal Suspension
Hydrocortisone 1000 Mg Preservative-free Injectable Powder For Injection
Hydrocortisone 20 Mg Oral Tablet
Hydrocortisone 250 Mg Injectable Powder For Injection
Hydrocortisone 250 Mg Preservative-free Injectable Powder For Injection
Hydrocortisone 5 Mg Oral Tablet
Hydrocortisone 500 Mg Injectable Powder For Injection
Hydrocortisone 500 Mg Preservative-free Injectable Powder For Injection
Hydrocortisone Acetate 25 Mg/ml Injectable Suspension
Hydrocortisone Acetate 50 Mg/ml Injectable Suspension
Hydrocortisone Acetate Compounding Powder
Hydrocortisone Compounding Powder
Hydrocortisone Cypionate 10 Mg/5 Ml Oral Suspension
Hydrocortisone Hemisuccinate Compounding Powder
Hydrocortisone Sodium Phosphate 50 Mg/ml Injectable Solution
Hydrocortisone Sodium Phosphate Compounding Powder
Hydrocortisone Topical 0.5% Topical Cream
Hydrocortisone Topical 0.5% Topical Lotion
Hydrocortisone Topical 0.5% Topical Ointment
Hydrocortisone Topical 0.5% Topical Pad
Hydrocortisone Topical 0.5% Topical Spray
Hydrocortisone Topical 1% Rectal Cream With Applicator
Hydrocortisone Topical 1% Rectal Ointment
Hydrocortisone Topical 1% Topical Gel
Hydrocortisone Topical 1% Topical Ointment
Hydrocortisone Topical 1% Topical Solution
Hydrocortisone Topical 1% Topical Stick
Hydrocortisone Topical 10% Topical Gel
Hydrocortisone Topical 100 Mg/60 Ml Rectal Solution
Hydrocortisone Topical 2% Topical Lotion
Hydrocortisone Topical 2% With Emollients Topical Kit
Hydrocortisone Topical 2.5% Rectal Cream With Applicator
Hydrocortisone Topical 2.5% Topical Cream
Hydrocortisone Topical 2.5% Topical Lotion
Hydrocortisone Topical 2.5% Topical Ointment
Hydrocortisone Topical 2.5% Topical Solution
Hydrocortisone Topical 30 Mg Rectal Suppository
Hydrocortisone-iodoquinol Topical 1%-1% Topical Cream
Hydrocortisone-iodoquinol Topical 2%-1% Topical Gel
Hydrocortisone-ketoconazole Topical 1%-2% Topical Kit
Hydrocortisone-polymyxin B Otic 0.5%-10000 Units/ml Otic Solution
Hydrocortisone-urea Topical 1%-10% Topical Cream
Hydrocortisone/neomycin/polymyxin B Ophth 1%-0.35%-10000 Units/ml Ophthalmic Suspension
Hydrocortisone/neomycin/polymyxin B Otic 1%-0.35%-10000 Units/ml Otic Solution
Hydrocortisone/neomycin/polymyxin B Otic 1%-0.35%-10000 Units/ml Otic Suspension
Hydrocortisone/salicylic Acid/sulfur Topical 2%-2%-2% Topical Kit

Forms of Medication

Hydrocortisone is available in the following forms:

Enema
Enemas
Injectable Solution
Injectable Suspension
Lozenge
Medicated Shampoo
Medicated Shampoos
Mouthwash
Mouthwashes
Ophthalmic Solution
Ophthalmic Suspension
Oral Suspension
Oral Tablet
Otic Solution
Otic Suspension
Paste
Rectal Cream
Rectal Foam
Rectal Gel
Rectal Ointment
Rectal Suppository
Topical Cream
Topical Foam
Topical Gel
Topical Lotion
Topical Ointment
Topical Powder
Topical Solution
Topical Spray