Hydrocortisone Tablets, 30 Tablets

Hydrocortisone Tablets are available in 5 strengths:

2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg, 15mg & 20mg


Hydrocortisone Tablets are available in 5 strengths:

  • Each 5 mg tablet contains 5mg hydrocortisone.
  • Each 2.5 mg tablet contains 2.5mg hydrocortisone.
  • Each 15 mg tablet contains 15mg hydrocortisone.
  • Each 10 mg tablet contains 10mg hydrocortisone.
  • Each 20 mg tablet contains 20mg hydrocortisone

 


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Hydrocortisone Tablets are available in 5 strengths:
  • Each 5 mg tablet contains 5mg hydrocortisone.
  • Each 2.5 mg tablet contains 2.5mg hydrocortisone.
  • Each 15 mg tablet contains 15mg hydrocortisone.
  • Each 10 mg tablet contains 10mg hydrocortisone.
  • Each 20 mg tablet contains 20mg hydrocortisone
 

Hydrocortisone Tablets, 30 Tablets

Hydrocortisone Tablets are steroid medicines that are prescribed for many different conditions, including serious illnesses. They are available in 5 strengths, 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg, 15mg and 20mg. Boosting your body with extra corticosteroid (such as Hydrocortisone Tablets) is an effective way to treat various illnesses involving inflammation in the body.

What Hydrocortisone Tablets are used for?

Hydrocortisone Tablets reduce this inflammation, which could otherwise go on making your condition worse.

You must take this medicine regularly to get the maximum benefit from it.

Hydrocortisone Tablets are used for:

  • adding hydrocortisone usually made naturally in the body because part of the adrenal gland is not working properly
  • adding hydrocortisone after injuries, surgery or other stressful events
  • some other types of illness.

Ask your doctor to explain why you have been given Hydrocortisone Tablets if you are unsure.

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What is the price of  Hydrocortisone Tablets?

The price of  Hydrocortisone Tablets starts from £19.95

Where can you buy Hydrocortisone Tablets?

You can buy Hydrocortisone Tablets at Dock Pharmacy Essex UK, UK Online Pharmacy.

Can you buy Hydrocortisone Tablets Over the counter?

Hydrocortisone Tablets is not available to buy over the counter. You need a prescription to buy Hydrocortisone Tablets.

 

 

Brand

Strenght

5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg, 2.5mg

Brand

Hydrocortisone

How To Use

How to take Hydrocortisone Tablets

Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.

Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

You should take this medicine by mouth.

The amount you take each day will depend on your illness.

Always remember to carry your ‘Steroid Treatment’ card with you.

Make sure your doctor or pharmacist gives you this and has filled out the details, including the dose and how long you will have treatment.

Delivery Options

Delivery options

All deliveries are subject to the availability of the product and product sale conditions been met.

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UK Delivery

Standard Delivery within the UK £3.50 Delivery time 3-4 days
First Class Delivery within the UK £5.90 Delivery time 1-2 days
Priority Delivery within the UK £7.10. Next day delivery by 1pm. Order must be placed by 1pm. Priority delivery is only available Monday to Thursday.

Europe Delivery

Standard Delivery within EEC from £12.50 Delivery time up to 5 days depending on the local delivery service within your country.
Expedited Delivery within EEC £39.50 Delivery time 2 days. Delivery by DHL, UPS or TNT.

Rest of the World

Standard Delivery Rest of the World from £16.10 Delivery Time 10 – 15 Days
Expedited Delivery Rest of the World £55.09 Delivery 5 days. Delivery service by DHL, TNT or UPS

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Product Details

What you need to know before you take Hydrocortisone Tablets

Do not take Hydrocortisone Tablets if you • are allergic to hydrocortisone or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6), • have thrush, candida or any other fungal infection, • have any other infections, • have been vaccinated recently or are going to have any vaccinations. If you are not sure talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Hydrocortisone Tablets. Warnings and precautions Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Hydrocortisone Tablets if: • you have ever had severe depression or manic depression (bipolar disorder). This includes having had depression before or while taking steroid medicines like Hydrocortisone Tablets, • any of your close family has had these illnesses. Take special care with Hydrocortisone Tablets Check with your doctor before taking your medicine if: • you have recently had a heart attack, • you have a heart condition called congestive heart disease, • you have septicaemia, tuberculosis (TB) or have had it in the past, • you have a stomach ulcer or other digestive problem, • you have chicken pox or shingles, • you come in contact with people who have chicken pox, shingles or measles, especially if you have not already had these illnesses or are not sure if you have had them, • you have a weakened immune system, • you have a herpes infection in the eye called ocular herpes simplex, • you had muscle weakness after taking steroids in the past, • you have recently visited a tropical country, • you have bowel problems such as ulcerative colitis, • you have epilepsy, • you have thrombophlebitis (swelling and redness along a vein which is extremely tender when touched), • you have exanthematous disease (disease affecting the skin, rash), • you have metastatic carcinoma (cancer that has spread from one part of the body to another), • you are taking Hydrocortisone Tablets for a long time increases your chance of getting infections, • you have amoebic dysentery and an infestation of a gut worm (strongyloidiasis), it may be activated or become worse. Also, check with your doctor if any of the following problems run in your family, or if you have any of them: • diabetes, • heart problems, • high blood pressure, • an eye condition called ‘glaucoma’, • kidney or liver problems, • a type of muscle weakening problem called ‘myasthenia gravis’, • thinning of the bones (osteoporosis), • low thyroid levels (hypothyroidism). If you are not sure if any of the above run in your family, or you have them, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking a tablet. Mental Problems while taking Hydrocortisone Tablets Mental problems can happen while taking steroids like Hydrocortisone Tablets (see also section 4 ‘Possible side effects’). • These illnesses can be serious. • Usually they start within a few days or weeks of starting the medicine. • They are more likely to happen at high doses. • Most of these problems go away if the dose is lowered or the medicine is stopped. • However, if problems do happen they might need treatment. Talk to a doctor if you (or someone taking this medicine), shows any signs of mental problems. This is particularly important if you are depressed, or might be thinking about suicide. In a few cases, mental problems have happened when doses are being lowered or stopped. Contact your doctor if you experience blurred vision or other visual disturbances. Other medicines and Hydrocortisone Tablets Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines including those obtained without a prescription. This includes herbal medicines. This is because Hydrocortisone Tablets can affect the way some medicines work. Also, some other medicines can affect the way Hydrocortisone Tablets work. In particular do not take this medicine and tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any of the following: • aspirin, • medicines for fits (epilepsy) such as phenytoin, phenobarbital, carbamazepine and primidone, • cough and cold medicines that contain a decongestant called ephedrine, • medicines used for TB (tuberculosis) called rifabutin or rifampicin, • medicines used to thin the blood such as warfarin, • water tablets (diuretics), • some medicines for fungal infections such as amphotericin and ketoconazole, • a medicine for cancer called aminoglutethimide, • some medicines for heart failure such as digoxin, furosemide or bumetanide, • a medicine used for some infections called erythromycin, • oral contraceptive pills and hormone replacement therapy (HRT), • a type of growth hormone called somatropin, • some medicines for high blood pressure, • some medicines for heart disease such as guanethidine, isosorbide mononitrate, isosorbide dinitrate and theophylline, • medicines sometimes used for asthma, low blood pressure or in cough and cold remedies called sympathomimetics (e.g. bambuterol, fenoterol, formoterol, ritodrine, salbutamol, salmeterol, terbutaline), • calcium supplements, • medicines for pain and inflammation called NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, diclofenac or naproxen, • a medicine for urea cycle disorder called sodium phenylbutyrate (usually started by a specialist doctor or consultant), • medicines for diabetes, • ritonavir (a medicine used in the treatment of HIV infections), • methotrexate (a medicine used to treat rheumatoid arthritis), • ciclosporin (a medicine used for psoriasis or in patients who have organ transplants), • minoxidil & hydralazine (used for antihypertensive), • some medicines may increase the effects of Hydrocortisone Tablets and your doctor may wish to monitor you carefully if you are taking these medicines (including some medicines for HIV: ritonavir, cobicistat). If you are not sure if any of the above apply to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Hydrocortisone Tablets. Hydrocortisone Tablets and infections Infections are easier to get and harder to spot while you are taking Hydrocortisone Tablets. Stay away from anyone you know with: • chickenpox, • shingles, • measles. See your doctor if you think you may have picked up an infection. Hydrocortisone Tablets with food Hydrocortisone Tablets can be taken with or without food. Pregnancy, breast-feeding and fertility If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. Your doctor will decide whether you should take Hydrocortisone Tablets during this time. Breast-feeding Small amounts of hydrocortisone may pass into breast milk. Please ask your doctor for advice before taking these tablets if you are breast-feeding or intend to breast-feed. Driving and using machines Hydrocortisone Tablets may have minor influence on your ability to drive and use machines. Extreme tiredness and episodes of short-lasting dizziness (vertigo) have been reported. Poorly treated or untreated adrenal insufficiency reduces your ability to concentrate and will affect your ability to drive and use machines. Changes in your eyesight or muscle weakness may also happen. If you are affected you should not drive or operate machinery. Having vaccines or tests while you are taking Hydrocortisone Tablets Tell your doctor that you are taking Hydrocortisone Tablets if you are to receive any vaccinations or have any diagnostic or laboratory tests. This is because steroids can affect the results of some tests. Having surgery while you are taking Hydrocortisone Tablets If you are having surgery requiring an anaesthetic tell your doctor you are taking Hydrocortisone Tablets. Information you should carry while you are taking Hydrocortisone Tablets If you are taking Hydrocortisone Tablets, get a steroid card from your pharmacist, and carry it with you. It shows what you are taking and who your doctor is in case of an emergency. If you have an accident, fall ill or see a different doctor while taking Hydrocortisone Tablets, show them your steroid card or, tell whoever treats you that you are taking Hydrocortisone Tablets, because your dose may need to be changed. Hydrocortisone Tablets contains lactose If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product.

Side Effects

Possible side effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. People taking steroids to replace similar naturally occurring hormones, should be less likely to get side effects than, people taking steroids for other illnesses. Your doctor will want to see you now and then to look out for these effects. Tell your doctor straight away if you notice any of these problems, or if you think you are at increased risk of infection (e.g. you have been in contact with someone who has an infection): • An allergic reaction such as skin rash, swelling of the face or wheezing. • Irregular or very fast or slow pulse, faintness. • Muscle cramps or spasms. • Pseudotumourcerebri in children (raised pressure within the skull, indicated by headaches with vomiting, listlessness and drowsiness); this usually occurs after treatment is stopped. • Nausea, vomiting. • Burst or bleeding ulcers (indicated by stomach pain especially if it seems to spread to your back, bleeding from the back passage, black stools or vomiting with blood in the vomit). • Acute pancreatitis (abdominal pain, possibly accompanied by shock, i.e. low blood pressure with decreased output of urine and often loss of consciousness). • A worsening of sight. • Thrombosis (a blood clot in a vein in your leg, symptoms of which are a swollen, red, hot, tender muscle). • Thromboembolism (a blood clot which may go to the lung, symptoms of which are sudden chest pain and coughing up blood). • Heart failure – problems with the pumping of your heart indicated by swollen ankles, chest pain, difficulty in breathing and palpitations or irregular beating of the heart, irregular or very fast or slow pulse; hypertension (high blood pressure, indicated by headaches, or generally feeling unwell). Steroids including Hydrocortisone Tablets can cause serious mental health problems. These are common in both adults and children. They can affect about 5 in every 100 people taking medicines like Hydrocortisone Tablets. • Feeling depressed, including thinking about suicide. • Feeling high (mania) or moods that go up and down. • Feeling anxious, having problems sleeping, difficulty in thinking or being confused and losing your memory. • Feeling, seeing or hearing things which do not exist. Having strange and frightening thoughts, changing how you act or having feelings of being alone. Tell your doctor if you experience any of the following: Not known (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data) • if you are getting infections more frequently, • swollen abdomen, • ulcers or thrush in the gullet (discomfort on swallowing), • indigestion, • bloating, • hiccups, • low mood (depression), • worsening of epilepsy, • muscle weakness or wasting, • osteoporosis (brittle bones – bones that break easily), • broken bones or fractures, • breakdown of bone due to poor circulation of blood (pain in the hip), • aseptic necrosis (joint inflammation in the knee and groin), • torn muscle tendons (pain and/or swelling), • cramps and spasms due to the loss of the potassium salts from your body. In rare cases, loss of potassium can lead to palpitations (an uneven beating of your heart that you become aware of), • suppression of normal growth in children, • irregular or no periods in women, • increased hair on the body and face in women, • round or moon-shaped face, • increased appetite and weight gain, • increase in blood sugar levels, breakdown of body protein stores (loss of weight and muscle loss in arms or legs), loss of calcium and nitrogen, • thin or delicate skin, bruising, red or purple spots, • slow healing of cuts or wounds, • acne, sweating, redness, • stretch marks, • changes in vision as a result of cataracts or glaucoma (increased pressure inside the eye), • thinning of the surface of the eye, • eye infections may get worse, • bulging eyes, • blurred vision. Reporting of side effects If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

Ingredients

The active substance is hydrocortisone.

Each 5 mg tablet contains 5mg hydrocortisone.

Each 2.5 mg tablet contains 2.5mg hydrocortisone.

Each 15 mg tablet contains 15mg hydrocortisone.

Each 10 mg tablet contains 10mg hydrocortisone.

Each 20 mg tablet contains 20mg hydrocortisone

How to Store

How to store Hydrocortisone Tablets

  • Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. • Do not store above 25°C. Store them in the original package and out of the light. • Do not put your tablets into another container, in case they get mixed up. • Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. • Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away any medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.

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