Rx Name [HYDROCORTISONE, 6804]
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HYDROCORTISONE 10MG TAB (SLS/AHI)
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6804
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ADRENALS
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For anti-inflammatory action, e.g. connective tissue disorders, chronic active hepatitis, allergic disorders.
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Hypertension, sodium retention and potassium loss, diabetes, muscle weakness and myopathy , osteoporosis, mental changes, gastrointestinal upset and peptic ulcer; growth retardation in children; Cushings syndrome.
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Adult: 20-30 mg daily in divided doses. Pediatric: 1 month to 18 yrs: initially 6-7 mg/m2 every 8 hours adjusted according to resp onse. Maintenance dose: 4-5 mg/m2 every 8 hours.
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