Dosage form: tablet
Drug class:Glucocorticoids
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 1, 2022.
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Hydrocortisone Tablets Description
Hydrocortisone Tablets, USP contain hydrocortisone which is a glucocorticoid. Glucocorticoids are adrenocortical steroids, both naturally occurring and synthetic, which are readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Hydrocortisone USP is white to practically white, odorless, crystalline powder with a melting point of about 215°C. It is very slightly soluble in water and in ether; sparingly soluble in acetone and in alcohol; slightly soluble in chloroform.
The chemical name for hydrocortisone is pregn-4-ene-3, 20-dione,11,17,21-trihydroxy-,(11β)-. Its molecular weight is 362.46 and the structural formula is as outlined below.
Hydrocortisone Tablets, USP are available for oral administration in three strengths: each tablet contains either 5 mg, 10 mg, or 20 mg of hydrocortisone, USP.
Inactive ingredients: lactose, pregelatinized corn starch, microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, sodium starch glycolate, and magnesium stearate.
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