Hydrocortisone Indications and dosage

Hydrocortisone

For mouth ulcers, dissolve 1 buccal tab (2.5 mg) near the lesions 4 times daily for 5 days.

Inject 5-50 mg of hydrocortisone acetate into the affected joint, repeated at intervals of 3 weeks.

Administer 25-50 mg of hydrocortisone Na succinate at induction via injection or infusion.

Administer the usual oral corticosteroid dose on the morning of surgery, followed by 25-50 mg at induction via injection or infusion, then 25-50 mg three times daily via injection for 24 hours after moderate surgery or 48-72 hours after major surgery.

Apply 1% hydrocortisone acetate ointment 2-4 times daily or severe inflammation, instill 1 or 2 drops of 1% hydrocortisone acetate drops every 30-60 minutes until satisfactory response occurs.

The dosage range is 20-240 mg daily adjusted according to the disease, severity, and patient response.

For adults, the dosage is 20-30 mg daily in 2 divided doses

For children, the dosage is 0.4-0.8 mg/kg daily in 2 or 3 divided doses.

For adults, administer 100-500 mg of hydrocortisone Na phosphate or Na succinate via slow IV injection over 0.5-1 minute.

For children, the dosage varies based on age.

For adults, administer 100-500 mg of hydrocortisone Na succinate via IV injection, infusion, or IM injection.

For children, the dosage is individualized based on the disease and patient response.

Inject 100-200 mg of hydrocortisone Na phosphate into soft tissue lesions, repeated based on patient response.

Insert 1 suppository (25 mg) twice daily.

For adjunctive treatment, use hydrocortisone base 100 mg/60 mL retention enema or 10% hydrocortisone acetate foam, depending on patient's ability to retain enemas.

Apply the appropriate hydrocortisone cream, ointment, lotion, or solution thinly to affected areas 1-3 times daily.