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Leaflet EFMODY 5mg modified release capsules
- Product code:
- W68180001
- Quantity:
- 5
- Indicated for:
- inflammation; adrenal insufficiency
- Route of administration:
- oral
- Substance:
- hydrocortisone (glucocorticoid)
- ATC
- H02AB09 — Systemic hormonal preparations, excluding sex hormones and insulins | Corticosteroids for systemic use | Corticosteroids for systemic use, plain | Glucocorticoids
Precautions:
Hyperglycemia
This medicine may increase blood sugar.
Immunosuppression / infection risk
This medicine may increase the risk of infections.
Breastfeeding warning
Use during breastfeeding only on medical advice.
Pregnancy warning
Use during pregnancy only on medical advice.
Withdrawal / do not stop abruptly
Do not stop treatment abruptly without medical advice.
Hydrocortisone is a corticosteroid used for the treatment of inflammation, allergies, and autoimmune conditions. It works by suppressing the inflammatory and immune response, reducing symptoms associated with these conditions.
The medication can be administered as tablets, injections, or creams, as directed by a doctor, depending on the condition being treated. It is important for patients to follow the prescribed dosage and avoid long-term use without medical supervision.
Patients should be aware of potential side effects, such as weight gain, high blood pressure, or weakened immune system. It is important to inform the doctor of any unusual symptoms.
Common side effects include weight gain, high blood pressure, and weakened immune system. In rare cases, severe reactions such as adrenal insufficiency or osteoporosis may occur. Patients should be informed of these risks before starting treatment.
The medication can be administered as tablets, injections, or creams, as directed by a doctor, depending on the condition being treated. It is important for patients to follow the prescribed dosage and avoid long-term use without medical supervision.
Patients should be aware of potential side effects, such as weight gain, high blood pressure, or weakened immune system. It is important to inform the doctor of any unusual symptoms.
Common side effects include weight gain, high blood pressure, and weakened immune system. In rare cases, severe reactions such as adrenal insufficiency or osteoporosis may occur. Patients should be informed of these risks before starting treatment.
General data about EFMODY 5mg
- Substance:
- hydrocortisone
- Date of latest medicines list:
- 01-12-2021
- Product code:
- W68180001
- Concentration:
- 5mg
- Pharmaceutical form:
- modified release capsules
- Quantity:
- 5
- Product type:
- Generic medicine
- Prescription status:
- P-RF — Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is retained by the pharmacy and cannot be renewed.
Pharmaceutical forms available for hydrocortisone
- modified-release capsules
- modified release capsules
- tablets
- divisible tablets
- granules packed in capsules to be opened
- lyophilisate and solvent for solution for injection
- ophthalmic drops single-dose solution
- powder for solution for injection
- powder for solution for injection / infusion
- powder and solvent for solution for injection / infusion
- solution for intravenous injection
- ointment
Concentrations available for hydrocortisone
- 0.5mg
- 100mg
- 10mg
- 10mg/g
- 19.6mg/5ml
- 1mg
- 20mg
- 25mg/5ml
- 2mg
- 3.35mg/ml
- 500mg
- 5mg
Combinations with other substances
- acyclovir + hydrocortisone
- fusidic acid + hydrocortisone
- chloramphenicol + metronidazole + nystatin + hydrocortisone
- ephedrine hydrochloride + hydrocortisone + naphazoline
- hydrocortisone + isoconazole
- hydrocortisone + lidocaine + zinc oxide
- hydrocortisone + oxytetracycline + lidocaine
- kanamycin + hydrocortisone
- miconazole + hydrocortisone
- natamycin + neomycin + hydrocortisone
- oxytetracycline + hydrocortisone
- tetracycline + hydrocortisone + benzocaine