Warnings


What may interact with Hydrocortisone?

-aminoglutethimide
-amphotericin B
-aspirin
-barbiturates, like phenobarbital
-carbamazepine
-certain antibiotics like clarithromycin or erythromycin
-cholestyramine
-cyclosporine
-digoxin
-diuretics
-female hormones, like estrogens or progestins and birth control pills
-isoniazid
-ketoconazole
-medicines for Alzheimer''s disease
-medicines for diabetes
-medicines that improve muscle strength or tone for conditions like myasthenia gravis
-NSAIDs, medicines for pain and inflammation, like ibuprofen or naproxen
-phenytoin
-rifampin
-toxoids and vaccines
-warfarin

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Hydrocortisone?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

-any active infection

-diabetes

-glaucoma or cataracts

-high blood pressure

-immune system problems

-previous heart attack

-recent ileocolostomy

-rectal obstruction, abscess, perforation or fistula

-stomach or intestinal disease

-thyroid disease

-an unusual or allergic reaction to hydrocortisone, corticosteroids, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives

-pregnant or trying to get pregnant

-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Hydrocortisone?

Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. Consult your doctor or health care professional you do not start to get better after several days of use. Do not use if there is blood in your stools. Report rectal bleeding, pain, burning, itching, blistering, or any other sign of irritation to your doctor or health care professional.

This medicine may increase your risk of getting an infection. Stay away from people who are sick. Tell your doctor or health care professional if you are around anyone with measles or chickenpox.

This medicine may increase blood sugar. Ask your healthcare provider if changes in diet or medicines are needed if you have diabetes.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.