The World Health Organization's ATC classification organizes medical drugs based on therapeutic properties, chemical composition, and anatomy. It helps make essential medicines readily available globally and is widely used in the pharmaceutical industry.
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | H | Systemic hormonal preparations, excl. Sex hormones and insulins | |
| 2 | H02 | Corticosteroids for systemic use | |
| 3 | H02A | CORTICOSTEROIDS FOR SYSTEMIC USE, PLAIN | |
| 4 | H02AB | Glucocorticoids | |
| 5 | H02AB09 | Hydrocortisone |
The DDD is the assumed average maintenance dose per day for a drug used for its main indication in adults. The DDD is a unit of measurement and does not necessarily reflect the recommended or Prescribed Daily Dose. Therapeutic doses for individual patients and patient groups will often differ from the DDD as they will be based on individual characteristics (such as age, weight, ethnic differences, type and severity of disease) and pharmacokinetic considerations.
| Route | Amount |
|---|---|
| ORAL - Oral | 30 mg |
| PAREN - Parenteral | 30 mg |
| Active Ingredient | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocortisone |
Hydrocortisone is the main glucocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex. Hydrocortisone is an anti-inflammatory steroid. Its anti-inflammatory action is due to reduction in the vascular component of the inflammatory response and reduction in the formation of inflammatory fluid and cellular exudates. |
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALKINDI Granule in capsule | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| CORTEF Tablet | FDA, National Drug Code (US) | MPI, US: SPL/Old | |
| HYDROCORTISONE 1% w/w Ointment | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| HYDROCORTISONE Cream | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| HYDROCORTISONE Solution for injection | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| HYDROCORTISONE Tablet | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| HYDROCORTONE Tablet | Health Products Regulatory Authority (IE) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| PLENADREN Modified-release tablet | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| Solu-Cortef | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC |
Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide.
