Hydrocortisone Roussel 10 mg

Indication

Used as substitution therapy in adrenal insufficiency (Addison's disease) and other conditions requiring oral corticosteroid replacement.

Ingredients

• Hydrocortisone

Direction

Take orally as prescribed by a physician. Respect the prescribed doses. Available on medical prescription only (List I).

Side effects

• Possible water and sodium retention
• hypertension
• increased appetite
• or weight gain.
• Long
• term use may lead to osteoporosis
• muscle weakness
• mood changes
• or adrenal suppression.
• Stop use and consult a doctor or pharmacist if irritation
• allergy
• or unusual symptoms occur.

Precautions

• Use only under medical supervision and follow the prescribed dose strictly.
• Do not use in pregnant women unless no alternative therapy is available.
• Inform the doctor of any infection
• diabetes
• hypertension
• or other chronic illness before use.