hydrocortisone

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Drug Identity

Schedule

Prescription Only

Pregnancy Category

Unknown

Essential Medicine

Yes

Formulations

Available dosage forms and strengths.

FormStrengthPack Size
tablet8mg/kg—

Indications

Conditions treated with hydrocortisone, with dosing and administration details.

Hiv Related Skin Conditions

Chapter 8: HIV Related Disease

Indication

Hiv Related Skin Conditions

Adult Dose

1%

Route

topical

Frequency

twice daily

Asthma In Children

Chapter 14: Respiratory Conditions

Indication

Asthma In Children

Adult Dose

8mg/kg

Route

oral

Frequency

once a day

Duration

5days

Other Common Respiratory Infections

Chapter 14: Respiratory Conditions

Indication

Other Common Respiratory Infections

Adult Dose

200mg

Route

IV

Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Rds)

Chapter 4: Paediatric Conditions

Indication

Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Rds)

Adult Dose

100mg

Frequency

stat

Paediatric Medicines Doses 80

Chapter 4A: Paediatric HIV Conditions

Indication

Paediatric Medicines Doses 80

Adult Dose

100mg

Frequency

once a day