Serum sickness

Active Ingredient: Hydrocortisone

Indication for Hydrocortisone

Population group: only minors (0 - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older)

For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments:

240-480 mg in 4-6 divided doses daily

Route of admnistration

Oral

Defined daily dose

240 - 480 mg

Dosage regimen

From 60 To 120 mg 4 time(s) per day every day

Detailed description

60-80 mg every 4-6 hours for 24 hours then gradually reduce the dose over several days.

Active ingredient

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.

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