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HC-Cort 10 Tablet is used as a hormone replacement when your body does not make enough cortisol (such as Addison's disease). It is used as a replacement therapy for children with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (genetic disorders that affect the adrenal glands). Also, it is used to treat various illnesses involving inflammation (swelling, redness, heat, and tenderness) in the body

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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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Composition :

HYDROCORTISONE-10MG

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Dec-28

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About HC-Cort 10 Tablet

HC-Cort 10 Tablet is used to replace cortisol, a natural hormone, when the body does not produce enough of it (such as in Addison’s disease). It is given to children with congenital adrenal hyperplasia and during severe illness or injury in children who have adrenal insufficiency or low adrenal reserve.

It is also used to treat conditions that cause inflammation, such as swelling, redness, heat, and pain in the body.

HC-Cort 10 Tablet contains hydrocortisone, which works as a replacement therapy for the natural steroid hormone cortisol. Also, it works by inhibiting the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching, and swelling.

HC-Cort 10 Tablet may cause common side effects, including acne, increased hair growth, weight gain, dizziness, headache, nausea, fatigue, or indigestion. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.

Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to HC-Cort 10 Tablet or any other medicines. If you are pregnant or nursing, please inform your physician before taking HC-Cort 10 Tablet. If you have an infection, avoid taking HC-Cort 10 Tablet, and if you develop any new infection while on treatment with HC-Cort 10 Tablet, consult a doctor.

Uses of HC-Cort 10 Tablet

HC-Cort 10 Tablet is used in the treatment of hormone replacement for cortisol and other inflammatory conditions. The detailed uses of HC-Cort 10 Tablet are as follows:

  • Congenital adrenal hyperplasia: HC-Cort 10 Tablet helps replacement therapy in children whose bodies are unable to produce enough natural steroids.
  • Severe allergic reactions: HC-Cort 10 Tablet helps manage serious allergic responses by reducing inflammation and immunological activity.
  • Hormone replacement in adrenal disorders: HC-Cort 10 Tablet maintains essential steroid hormone balance in individuals with inadequate adrenal function.

Key Benefits

For Hormone replacement in adrenal disorders:

  • Replaces the cortisol that is lacking in adrenal insufficiency.
  • Keeps the metabolism of lipids, proteins, and carbs regular.
  • Enhances the body's reaction to both mental and physical stress.
  • Minimises symptoms including weakness, nausea, exhaustion, and weight loss.
  • Lowers the chance of an adrenal crisis when taken as directed on a regular basis.

For allergic reactions:

  • Minimises swelling, redness, and inflammation at the site of injury.
  • Relieves the discomfort and itching brought on by allergic responses.
  • Reduces the immune response that causes allergic symptoms.
  • Aids in managing skin conditions such as rashes, dermatitis, and eczema.
  • Beneficial for allergic responses to stings and insect bites.

Directions for Use

  • HC-Cort 10 Tablet can be taken with food or milk to prevent stomach upset.
  • It is usually taken 2-3 times daily or as prescribed by your doctor.
  • Swallow HC-Cort 10 Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush or chew this medication.

How HC-Cort 10 Tablet Works

HC-Cort 10 Tablet contains Hydrocortisone, a corticosteroid that works as a replacement therapy for the natural steroid hormone cortisol. Also, it works by inhibiting the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching, and swelling.
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Alcohol

Consult your doctor

The interaction of HC-Cort 10 Tablet with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor if you have concerns.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Limited data is available on the effect of HC-Cort 10 Tablet in pregnancy. Hence, if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy, inform your doctor before taking HC-Cort 10 Tablet.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Small amounts of Hydrocortisone may be excreted in breast milk. Therefore, if you are a nursing mother, inform your doctor before taking HC-Cort 10 Tablet. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Driving

Caution

HC-Cort 10 Tablet may cause dizziness or extreme tiredness. If you experience these symptoms, avoid driving or operating machines.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

If you have a pre-existing or a history of liver disease, inform your doctor before taking HC-Cort 10 Tablet. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

If you have a pre-existing or a history of kidney diseases, inform your doctor before taking HC-Cort 10 Tablet. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.

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Children

Caution

HC-Cort 10 Tablet should be used in dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Your doctor may monitor the growth of the child while on treatment with this medicine.

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Heart

Caution

Exercise caution before using HC-Cort 10 Tablet in case of heart problems. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns.

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Geriatrics

Caution

HC-Cort 10 Tablet should be used with caution in elderly patients. Please consult your doctor before use.

What if I have taken an overdose of HC-Cort 10 Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of HC-Cort 10 Tablet as it may cause an overdose. If you suspect you have taken an overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

Healthy diet:

  • Consume a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
  • To stop muscle loss, eat meals high in protein, such as lean meat, eggs, fish, legumes, and dal.
  • To preserve bone health, choose foods high in calcium, such as milk, curd, paneer, and ragi.
  • To ensure calcium absorption, make sure you consume enough vitamin D from fortified foods and eggs.

Stress management:

  • Engage in relaxation exercises like yoga, meditation, or deep breathing.
  • Keep a consistent sleep schedule to promote hormonal equilibrium.
  • When at all possible, steer clear of extreme emotional and physical stress.
  • To avoid exhaustion and overexertion, schedule your everyday activities.

Physical activity:

  • Engage in regular, moderate physical activity.
  • Manage stress with relaxation techniques like yoga or meditation.
  • Avoid smoking and excess alcohol.
  • Monitor blood pressure, blood sugar, and body weight regularly.
  • Protect bones with calcium and vitamin D intake.

Have a query?

How Soon It Starts Working

  • The time required for HC-Cort 10 Tablet to start to work: The time required for HC-Cort 10 Tablet to show its action is unknown.
  • The time for which the effects of HC-Cort 10 Tablet last: The duration of action for HC-Cort 10 Tablet is unknown.

What if you forget to take HC-Cort 10 Tablet

If you miss a dose of HC-Cort 10 Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one and continue with your regular schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed one.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep out of sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

Drug Warnings

  • Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to Hydrocortisone or other medicines.
  • If you have an infection, avoid taking HC-Cort 10 Tablet, and if you develop any new infection while on treatment with HC-Cort 10 Tablet, consult a doctor.
  • If you are pregnant or a nursing mother, please inform your doctor before taking HC-Cort 10 Tablet.
  • If you have been vaccinated recently or are about to get vaccinated, inform your doctor before taking HC-Cort 10 Tablet.
  • Some people may experience mood changes (feeling depressed or high), difficulty in thinking or being confused and losing their memory, feeling anxious, sleeping problems, feeling, hearing, or seeing things that do not exist, and having strange and frightening thoughts. If you experience any of these problems, please consult your doctor immediately.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions: Inform your doctor if you are taking any of these medicines, as there may be an interaction.

  • Abortion pill (Mifepristone)
    Potential effect: May reduce the effectiveness of HC-Cort 10 Tablet.
  • Anti-epilepsy medicines (carbamazepine, phenytoin)
    Potential effect: May reduce the effectiveness of HC-Cort 10 Tablet.
  • Pain killers (Ibuprofen, diclofenac)
    Potential effect: May increase the risk of ulcers and gastric irritation.
  • Water pills (Furosemide)
    Potential effect: May increase the risk of hypokalemia (low potassium levels).
  • Blood thinners (warfarin)
    Potential effect: May reduce the effectiveness of warfarin.

Drug-Food Interactions: HC-Cort 10 Tablet may interact with St. John's wort (an antidepressant herbal supplement).

Drug-Disease Interaction: Inform your doctor if you have a history of the following conditions before taking HC-Cort 10 Tablet, as it may worsen your condition or cause complications.

  • Severe depression or bipolar disorder
  • Tuberculosis (TB)
  • Glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye)
  • Recent history of heart attack or high blood pressure
  • Diabetes
  • Thyroid problems
  • Stomach ulcers
  • Liver, kidney or heart problems
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Drug-Drug Interactions

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Critical
How does the drug interact with HC-Cort 10 Tablet:
Taking Iopamidol and HC-Cort 10 Tablet together can increase the risk of seizures, meningitis, and inflammation of the spinal membranes.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking HC-Cort 10 Tablet with Iopamidol is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it. If you experience any symptoms , consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with HC-Cort 10 Tablet:
Combining Mifepristone and HC-Cort 10 Tablet can reduce the effects of HC-Cort 10 Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking HC-Cort 10 Tablet with Mifepristone is not recommended, consult a doctor before taking it. If you experience any symptoms, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
HydrocortisoneDofetilide
Severe
How does the drug interact with HC-Cort 10 Tablet:
The combined use of Dofetilide and HC-Cort 10 Tablet can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
co-administration of Dofetilide and HC-Cort 10 Tablet can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like weakness, tiredness, drowsiness, confusion, muscle pain, cramps, dizziness, nausea, or vomiting, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with HC-Cort 10 Tablet:
The combined use of Clarithromycin and HC-Cort 10 Tablet can increase the blood levels of HC-Cort 10 Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Clarithromycin and HC-Cort 10 Tablet can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like swelling, weight gain, high blood pressure, high blood glucose, muscle weakness, depression, acne, thinning skin, stretch marks, easy bruising, bone density loss, cataracts(the lens of the eye becomes progressively opaque, resulting in blurred vision), menstrual irregularities, excessive growth of facial or body hair, and abnormal distribution of body fat, especially in the face, neck, back, and waist, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with HC-Cort 10 Tablet:
Taking carbamazepine and HC-Cort 10 Tablet may increase the effect of carbamazepine.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking carbamazepine and HC-Cort 10 Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
HydrocortisoneCertolizumab
Severe
How does the drug interact with HC-Cort 10 Tablet:
The combined use of Certolizumab and HC-Cort 10 Tablet can increase the risk of infections.

How to manage the interaction:
co-administration of Certolizumab and HC-Cort 10 Tablet can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
Severe
How does the drug interact with HC-Cort 10 Tablet:
Taking Cinoxacin and HC-Cort 10 Tablet together can cause tendinitis and tendon rupture.

How to manage the interaction:
co-administration of Cinoxacin and HC-Cort 10 Tablet can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like pain, swelling, or inflammation of a tendon area such as the back of the ankle, shoulder, biceps, hand, or thumb, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
HydrocortisonePolio Vaccine
Severe
How does the drug interact with HC-Cort 10 Tablet:
The combined use of polio vaccine and HC-Cort 10 Tablet can cause a risk of infection.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of the polio vaccine and HC-Cort 10 Tablet can lead to an interaction, Before receiving the vaccine, you should let your doctor know if you are now receiving or have recently received HC-Cort 10 Tablet. Your doctor may decide to postpone vaccination in some cases so that your body has time to recover from the side effects of HC-Cort 10 Tablet therapy. On the other hand, if you recently had the polio vaccine, your doctor might decide to put off starting your HC-Cort 10 Tablet therapy for a few weeks.
Severe
How does the drug interact with HC-Cort 10 Tablet:
The combined use of Desirudin and HC-Cort 10 Tablet can increase the risk of bleeding, including severe and sometimes haemorrhage.

How to manage the interaction:
co-administration of Desirudin and HC-Cort 10 Tablet can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with HC-Cort 10 Tablet:
The combined use of Fingolimod and HC-Cort 10 Tablet can increase the risk of infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of fingolimod and HC-Cort 10 Tablet can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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FAQs

HC-Cort 10 Tablet is used as a hormone replacement for cortisol (a natural hormone) and to treat inflammation (swelling, redness, heat, and tenderness), such as severe allergies, asthma, certain forms of arthritis, blood, skin, kidney, eye, thyroid and intestinal disorders, and certain types of cancer.

HC-Cort 10 Tablet contains Hydrocortisone, a corticosteroid that works as a replacement therapy for the natural steroid hormone cortisol. Also, it works by inhibiting the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching, and swelling.

HC-Cort 10 Tablet may cause mental problems, especially if taken in high doses. However, inform your doctor immediately if you notice mood changes or have depression and suicidal thoughts while taking HC-Cort 10 Tablet.

A blue steroid card consists of patient instructions and provides information to healthcare providers regarding the details of prescribed steroids. It is given to patients using HC-Cort 10 Tablet for more than three weeks. The patient is advised to always carry a steroid card and show it to the nurse, midwife, doctor, dentist or anyone who treats them.

HC-Cort 10 Tablet may cause common side effects, including acne, increased hair growth, weight gain, dizziness, headache, nausea, fatigue, or indigestion. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.

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