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Composition :

HYDROCORTISONE-10MG

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About HC-Cort 10 Tablet

HC-Cort 10 Tablet belongs to a class of medicines called corticosteroids. It is used as a hormone replacement for cortisol (a natural hormone) when your body does not make enough cortisol (ex: Addison's disease). It is used as a replacement therapy for children with congenital adrenal hyperplasia. Also, it is used postoperatively and during serious illness or trauma in children with known adrenal insufficiency or doubtful adrenocortical reserve. Also, it is used to treat various illnesses involving inflammation (swelling, redness, heat, and tenderness) in the body, such as severe allergies, asthma, certain forms of arthritis, blood, skin, kidney, eye, thyroid and intestinal disorders, and certain types of cancer.

HC-Cort 10 Tablet contains 'Hydrocortisone', a corticosteroid that works as a replacement therapy for the natural steroid hormone cortisol. Also, it works by inhibiting the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching, and swelling.

Take HC-Cort 10 Tablet as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take HC-Cort 10 Tablet based on your medical condition. Sometimes, HC-Cort 10 Tablet may cause common side effects such as acne, increased hair growth, weight gain, dizziness, headache, nausea, tiredness or indigestion. Most of these side effects of HC-Cort 10 Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor. 

If you are allergic to Hydrocortisone or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or a nursing mother, please inform your doctor before taking HC-Cort 10 Tablet. If you have been vaccinated recently or are about to get vaccinated, inform your doctor before taking HC-Cort 10 Tablet. Drive only if you are alert after taking HC-Cort 10 Tablet. If you have an infection, avoid taking HC-Cort 10 Tablet, and if you develop any new infection while on treatment with HC-Cort 10 Tablet, consult a doctor.

Uses of HC-Cort 10 Tablet

Hormone replacement for cortisol and to treat inflammatory conditions

Directions for Use

Take HC-Cort 10 Tablet with or without food as advised by the doctor. Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

HC-Cort 10 Tablet contains 'Hydrocortisone', a corticosteroid used as a hormone replacement for cortisol (a natural hormone) when your body does not make enough cortisol (example: Addison's disease). It is used as a replacement therapy for children with congenital adrenal hyperplasia. Also, it is used postoperatively and during serious illness or trauma in children with known adrenal insufficiency or doubtful adrenocortical reserve. Also, it works by inhibiting the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching, and swelling. Thus, it is used to treat various illnesses involving inflammation (swelling, redness, heat, and tenderness) in the body, such as severe allergies, asthma, certain forms of arthritis, blood, skin, kidney, eye, thyroid and intestinal disorders, and certain types of cancer.

Storage

Keep HC-Cort 10 Tablet out of the sight and reach of children.

Drug Warnings

Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to Hydrocortisone or other medicines. If you are pregnant or a nursing mother, please inform your doctor before taking HC-Cort 10 Tablet. If you have been vaccinated recently or are about to get vaccinated, inform your doctor before taking HC-Cort 10 Tablet. Some people may experience mood changes (feeling depressed or high), difficulty in thinking or being confused and losing their memory, feeling anxious, sleeping problems, feeling, hearing, or seeing things that do not exist, and having strange and frightening thoughts. If you experience any of these problems, please consult your doctor immediately. If you have an infection, avoid taking HC-Cort 10 Tablet, and if you develop any new infection while on treatment with HC-Cort 10 Tablet, consult a doctor.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with HC-Cort 10 Tablet:
Combining Mifepristone and HC-Cort 10 Tablet can reduce the effects of HC-Cort 10 Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking HC-Cort 10 Tablet with Mifepristone is not recommended, consult a doctor before taking it. If you experience any symptoms, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
Critical
How does the drug interact with HC-Cort 10 Tablet:
Taking Iopamidol and HC-Cort 10 Tablet together can increase the risk of seizures, meningitis, and inflammation of the spinal membranes.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking HC-Cort 10 Tablet with Iopamidol is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it. If you experience any symptoms , consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with HC-Cort 10 Tablet:
Coadministration of Amiodarone together with HC-Cort 10 Tablet may raise the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Even though Amiodarone and HC-Cort 10 Tablet interact, they can be used if prescribed by a doctor. If you have cardiac problems or electrolyte imbalances, you may be at greater risk. If you experience abrupt dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or rapid heartbeat, Weakness, tiredness, drowsiness, confusion, painful muscle cramping, dizziness, nausea, or vomiting, get medical attention. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with HC-Cort 10 Tablet:
Coadministration of Ziprasidone and HC-Cort 10 Tablet can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of ziprasidone and HC-Cort 10 Tablet can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, weakness, tiredness, drowsiness, confusion, muscle pain, cramps, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
HydrocortisoneDofetilide
Severe
How does the drug interact with HC-Cort 10 Tablet:
The combined use of Dofetilide and HC-Cort 10 Tablet can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
co-administration of Dofetilide and HC-Cort 10 Tablet can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like weakness, tiredness, drowsiness, confusion, muscle pain, cramps, dizziness, nausea, or vomiting, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with HC-Cort 10 Tablet:
Taking HC-Cort 10 Tablet with ciprofloxacin may cause tendinitis(a condition in which the tissue connecting muscle to bone becomes inflamed) and tendon rupture(an injury that is usually painful and likely to affect your ability to walk).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, HC-Cort 10 Tablet can be taken with Ciprofloxacin if prescribed by the doctor. However, consult the doctor if you experience pain, inflammation, or swelling of a tendon area such as the back of the ankle, biceps, shoulder, hand, or thumb. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
HydrocortisoneDroperidol
Severe
How does the drug interact with HC-Cort 10 Tablet:
The combined use of Droperidol and HC-Cort 10 Tablet can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of droperidol and HC-Cort 10 Tablet can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, weakness, tiredness, drowsiness, confusion, muscle pain, cramps, nausea, or vomiting, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
HydrocortisoneCertolizumab
Severe
How does the drug interact with HC-Cort 10 Tablet:
The combined use of Certolizumab and HC-Cort 10 Tablet can increase the risk of infections.

How to manage the interaction:
co-administration of Certolizumab and HC-Cort 10 Tablet can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with HC-Cort 10 Tablet:
Using deferasirox and HC-Cort 10 Tablet together can increase the risk of gastrointestinal ulcers and bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
co-administration of deferasirox and HC-Cort 10 Tablet can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like abdominal pain, bloating, dizziness, lightheadedness, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting (especially with fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds), and red or black, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with HC-Cort 10 Tablet:
Coadministration of baricitinib and HC-Cort 10 Tablet can raise the risk of developing serious infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, baricitinib can be taken with HC-Cort 10 Tablet if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in your coughing fluid, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, discomfort or burning when you urinate, abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat foods rich in quercetin (a flavonoid), such as apples, cherries, broccoli, spinach, and blueberries.
  • Consuming food rich in probiotics helps in developing the immune system against allergies.
  • Limit intake of food that might trigger allergies, such as dairy products, soy, eggs, and nuts.
  • Avoid the consumption of foods with excess sugar, as it may flare up inflammation.
  • Include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats, and fish in your diet.
  • Reducing stress and maintaining a regular sleep pattern would be helpful.
  • Avoid getting in contact with harsh soaps, detergents, and rough fabrics.

Side Effects of HC-Cort 10 Tablet

  • Acne
  • Increased hair growth
  • Weight gain
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Tiredness
  • Indigestion

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

CORTICOSTEROIDS

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FAQs

HC-Cort 10 Tablet contains 'Hydrocortisone', a corticosteroid that works as a replacement therapy for the natural steroid hormone cortisol. Also, it works by inhibiting the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching, and swelling.

HC-Cort 10 Tablet may cause mental problems, especially if taken in high doses. However, inform your doctor immediately if you notice mood changes or have depression and suicidal thoughts while taking HC-Cort 10 Tablet.

A blue steroid card consists of patients' instructions and provides information to healthcare providers regarding the details of prescribed steroids. It is given to patients using HC-Cort 10 Tablet for more than three weeks. The patient is advised to carry a steroid card always and show it to the nurse, midwife, doctor, dentist or anyone who treats them.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

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  • ASPIRIN
  • IBUPROFEN
  • DICLOFENAC
  • NAPROXEN
  • WARFARIN
  • DIGOXIN
  • ACETAZOLAMIDE
  • EPHEDRINE
  • RIFABUTIN
  • RIFAMPICIN
  • PHENOBARBITAL
  • PHENYTOIN
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • PRIMIDONE
  • SOMATROPIN
  • MIFEPRISTONE
  • AMPHOTERICIN B
  • KETOCONAZOLE
  • ERYTHROMYCIN
  • THEOPHYLLINE
  • CARBENOXOLONE
  • RITONAVIR

Special Advise

  • HC-Cort 10 Tablet may increase the risk of infections, especially if taken for a prolonged period, as it may weaken the immune system. Therefore, it is advised to stay away from people having chickenpox, measles or shingles as they can affect severely while taking HC-Cort 10 Tablet.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Addison's disease: It is a disorder in which adrenal glands do not produce enough steroid hormones, cortisol and aldosterone. It is also known as hypocortisolism or primary adrenal insufficiency. The symptoms include darkening of the skin, extreme tiredness, nausea and dizziness upon standing.

 

Inflammation: It is a response generated by damage to living tissues. This response is a defence mechanism to protect the body from injury, infection, or disease. The symptoms of inflammation include redness, pain, swelling, heat, or loss of function. Inflammation can be caused due to certain medications, acute and chronic conditions, or exposure to foreign materials or irritants your body can’t eliminate easily. 

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Alcohol

Consult your doctor

The interaction of HC-Cort 10 Tablet with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor if you have concerns.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Limited data is available on the effect of HC-Cort 10 Tablet in pregnancy. Hence, if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy, inform your doctor before taking HC-Cort 10 Tablet. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Small amounts of Hydrocortisone may be excreted in breast milk. Therefore, if you are a nursing mother, inform your doctor before taking HC-Cort 10 Tablet. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Driving

Caution

HC-Cort 10 Tablet may cause dizziness or extreme tiredness. If you experience these symptoms, avoid driving or operating machines.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

If you have a pre-existing or a history of liver disease, inform your doctor before taking HC-Cort 10 Tablet. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

If you have a pre-existing or a history of kidney diseases, inform your doctor before taking HC-Cort 10 Tablet. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.

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Children

Caution

HC-Cort 10 Tablet should be used in dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Your doctor may monitor the growth of the child while on treatment with this medicine.

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