Umicort-100 100 mg

Indication

Hydrocortisone sodium succinate injection is a corticosteroid used in emergency conditions, severe allergic reactions, adrenocortical insufficiency, and other conditions requiring parenteral corticosteroid therapy.

Ingredients

• Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate Sterile USP equivalent to Hydrocortisone 100 mg

Direction

Dissolve contents with 2 ml Sterilised Water for Injection for IM/Slow IV administration. For IV Infusion: prepare a primary solution as above and add to 100-1000 ml of 5% dextrose in water. Use reconstituted solution immediately. Dosage: As directed by the physician.

Side effects

• Susceptibility to infections
• Fluid and electrolyte disturbances
• Elevated blood glucose

Precautions

• Prescription drug
• For IM
• Slow IV
• or IV Infusion only
• Reconstituted solution should be used immediately
• Keep all medicines away from reach of children