Cort S 100mg Injection : Uses, Price, Side Effects, Composition, Substitutes, Precautions and Advice - Neon Laboratories Ltd | vial of 2 ml Injection

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Composition for Cort S 100mg Injection

Hydrocortisone (100mg)

Prescription Required

Primarily used for

Severe allergic reaction, Allergic disorders, Cancer

Potentiallyunsafewith

Pregnancy

₹36

₹18.0/Injection

2 ml in 1 vial

1 Vial

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Medicine Overview

In Depth Information

Patient Concerns

Medicine Overview of Cort S Injection

Uses of Cort S Injection

Cort S 100mg Injection is used in the treatment of Severe allergic reaction, Allergic disorders, Cancer, skin disorders and eye disorders.

Side effects of Cort S Injection

Common

Electrolyte imbalance, Redistribution/accumulation of body fat, Increased risk of infection, Bone degradation, Skin scar, Behavioural changes, Altered bone growth, Increased blood pressure, Muscle disorders, Increased glucose level in blood, Cataract.

How to use Cort S Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Cort S Injection works

Hydrocortisone belongs to a group of medicines called corticosteroids. It prevents and treats the allergic and inflammatory reactions by decreasing the number of blood cells that cause inflammation and allergy. .

In Depth Information on Cort S Injection

Expert advice for Cort S Injection

Do not use these medicine:

if you are allergic to hydrocortisone or any of the other ingredients in this medicine.
on broken or infected skin.
on the face or near your eyes.
on the anal or genital areas.
if you are pregnant.

Do not apply plasters or dressings over the cream. Do not use on children under 10 years, unless your doctor tells you to. Do not use for a duration more than that is prescribed by your doctor, especially in children. Do consult your doctor, if the skin condition does not improve after application at prescribed dose and duration. The injection can may make you dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires alertness until you are sure you can perform such activities safely.The injection may mask signs of infection or put you at greater risk of developing very serious infections. Report to your doctor any injuries or signs of infection (e.g., persistent sore throat/cough/fever, pain during urination, muscle aches) that occur while using this medication or within 12 months after stopping it.

Warnings

Special precautions for Cort S 100mg Injection

Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Cort S 100mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy....

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Lactation

SAFE

Cort S 100mg Injection is safe to use during lactation. Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby....

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Driving

SAFE

Cort S 100mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
None stated

Kidney

There is limited information available on the use of Cort S ...

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Liver

There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Severely interacts with other drugs like

Gli 2mg Tablet, Zathrin Redimix Suspension, PRATHAM 200MG REDIUSE SUSPENSION, Azibig 200mg Suspension

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Patient Concerns

Frequently asked questions for Cort S 100mg Injection

Frequently asked questions for Hydrocortisone

Q. Is hydrocortisone safe?

Hydrocortisone belongs to a class of medications called corticosteroids. Hydrocortisone is safe when used at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is hydrocortisone same as cortisone, cort stim, cort s?

Cort s is proprietary (brand) name of hydrocortisone injection. Cortisone is other name of hydrocortisone. Cort stim is contracted (short) form for cortisol stimulation test

Q. Is hydrocortisone good for ringworm, cold sores, haemorrhoids, scars or burns?

No. Hydrocortisone is contraindicated in any condition where the skin is infected or inflamed

Q. Does hydrocortisone help in eczema, acne, hives, dry skin and thrush?

Hydrocortisone relieves the itching associated with eczema and local swelling and itching associated with hives. It should not be used in acne, dry skin and thrush

Q. Can I take ibuprofen, Tylenol or Benadryl with hydrocortisone?

NSAIDs like ibuprofen, Tylenol (acetaminophen), Benadryl (paracetamol, diphenhydramine, and phenylephrine) should not be taken if hydrocortisone is being taken orally. There is however little chance of interaction between hydrocortisone for local application and other drugs which are taken orally. Always follow the advice of the doctor regarding use of hydrocortisone ointment/cream and other medications.

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