Stericort Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Hydrocortisone Na succinate

Indications/Uses

Adrenocortical insufficiency & acute hypersensitivity reactions.

Dosage/Direction for Use

IV/slow inj/infusion 100-500 mg tid-qid in 24 hr. Childn ≤6-12 yr 100 mg, 1-5 yr 50 mg, ≤1 yr 25 mg.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to sulfites. Systemic fungal infections. Small pox vaccination or other immunization procedures.

Special Precautions

Corticosteroid may mask some signs of infections that may appear during their use. Prolonged use.

Drug Interactions

Barbiturates, carbamazepine, phenytoin, primidone, rifampicin. OCs, ritonavir, K-depleting diuretics eg, thiazides, furosemides, amphotericin B, xanthines, β₂-agonists, NSAIDs, anticoagulants, antidiabetic drugs, antimuscarinics, salicylates.

MIMS Class

Corticosteroid Hormones

ATC Classification

A01AC03 - hydrocortisone ; Belongs to the class of local corticosteroid preparations. Used in the treatment of diseases of the mouth.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Stericort powd for inj 100 mg

Packing/Price

(vial) 10 × 1's

Form

Stericort powd for inj 250 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 1's

Form

Stericort powd for inj 500 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 1's

Stericort

hydrocortisone

Manufacturer:

Karnataka

Distributor:

Phil Pharmawealth