Rapison Tablets (Hydrocortisone)

Adult dose

Administer Hydrocortisone at a dose of 10–120 mg per day, divided into 1 to 4 oral doses. Adjust according to age and symptoms.

This medication should not be used in patients with a known allergy or hypersensitivity to this medication or its components. It should not be administered to patients with infections or systemic fungal infections as it may suppress immune function and worsen the infection. It is also advisable not to use this medication in patients with viral infections such as herpes simplex, shingles, or chickenpox. In cases of tuberculosis or keratitis, this medication should be used cautiously due to the risk of worsening infections. Patients with specific conditions such as cataracts, hypertension, electrolyte imbalances, thrombosis, peptic ulcers, mental illness, osteoporosis, or glaucoma may be at increased risk of severe side effects while using this medication, so caution is necessary. It should be cautiously administered to patients undergoing surgery or requiring wound healing, as it may impede healing. Patients with diabetes, renal failure, congestive heart failure, hypothyroidism, cirrhosis, or severe myasthenia gravis may experience a worsening of their condition when using this medication, so it must be handled carefully. Elderly patients or those with specific family histories are also at higher risk for side effects and should be monitored closely. This medication can exacerbate infections, so symptoms of infection should be carefully monitored during administration, and withdrawal should be gradual, as sudden cessation may lead to withdrawal symptoms like adrenal insufficiency. Additionally, this drug can interact with other medications, so those taking other drugs should consult a healthcare professional. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should carefully consider the use of this medication due to possible effects on the fetus or newborn. When administered to children, the minimum dosage should be utilized and growth should be monitored closely to avoid side effects such as growth retardation. In the elderly, side effects related to infection, diabetes, and osteoporosis may occur more easily, so special caution is warranted. Regular check-ups and symptom monitoring are very important during the use of this medication, and any abnormal symptoms should be reported to healthcare providers immediately.

Serious side effects

Hives, mucosal pain, severe edema, elevated blood pressure, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory distress with cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), extreme fatigue, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, significantly reduced urine output, thrombosis, elevated blood pressure, preterm birth in premature infants

Mild side effects

• Diarrhea
• nausea
• stomatitis
• abdominal pain
• heartburn
• abdominal distension
• thirst
• increased appetite
• psychiatric disturbances
• depression

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a tightly closed container that is protected from light. Additionally, for maintaining the drug's effectiveness, it is advisable to store it at room temperature between 15 to 25 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White round tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle