JR Hydrocortisone Tablet

Adult dose

Hydrocortisone 10-120 mg per day, administered orally 1-4 times a day. Adjust dosages appropriately based on age and symptoms.

This medication should not be used in patients with certain allergic reactions or severe infections. In particular, it is contraindicated for patients with herpes simplex, herpes zoster, and chickenpox. Care should be taken when using this medication in patients with various diseases such as tuberculosis, cataracts, hypertension, electrolyte abnormalities, thrombosis, peptic ulcers, psychiatric disorders, osteoporosis, glaucoma, and myocardial infarction. Diabetic patients should check their blood sugar levels frequently, and patients with impaired kidney or liver function should also be careful when taking it. Long-term use of this medication can lead to various side effects such as adrenal dysfunction, worsening infections, peptic ulcers, mental disorders, osteoporosis, increased blood pressure, increased intraocular pressure, and skin changes, so careful observation is necessary. In particular, if vision problems occur, immediate ophthalmological consultation is required, and care should be taken as infections may worsen or new infections may arise. This medication can interact with other drugs, so it is essential to inform your doctor of any other medications you are taking. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult a doctor before taking, as it can affect the fetus and newborn, and it is advisable to discontinue breastfeeding. Pediatrics should use the minimum dosage due to the risk of growth retardation and monitor growth status closely. The elderly may be more prone to side effects such as infections, osteoporosis, diabetes, and hypertension, so caution is especially required.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), increased blood pressure, difficulty breathing (respiratory problems), yellowing of the skin (jaundice), sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, vision problems, paralysis, significantly reduced urine output, thromboembolism, delayed wound healing, increased intracranial pressure, worsening infections due to leukocytosis, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in premature infants.

Mild side effects

• Induction and exacerbation of infections
• suppression of skin reactions
• secondary adrenal insufficiency
• diabetes
• menstrual irregularities
• Cushing's syndrome
• growth suppression
• decreased glucose tolerance
• buffalo hump
• peptic ulcers

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a container that is not exposed to light. Additionally, it is best to store the medication at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage helps maintain the effectiveness and safety of the medication.

Appearance

White round tablet

Package unit

Domestic use - bottle - 30 tablets/bottle, Domestic use - bottle - 500 tablets/bottle, Export use - PTP - 100 tablets/PTP [(10 tablets/PTP*10)/box)]