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Hydrocortisone

Hydrocortisone - AAH Pharmaceuticals

For the treatment of anaphylaxis and asthma.

By intravenous injection for acute hypersensitivity reactions
• Adult: 100–300 mg, to be administered as sodium succinate.

By intramuscular injection, or by intravenous injection for acute hypersensitivity reactions
• Child 1–5 months: initially 25 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.
• Child 6 months–5 years: initially 50 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.
• Child 6–11 years: initially 100 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.
• Child 12–17 years: initially 200 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.

By intravenous injection for severe acute asthma
• Child 1 month–1 year: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 25 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Child 2–4 years: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 50 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Child 5–11 years: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 100 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Child 12–17 years: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 100 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Adult: 100 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.

Hydrocortisone - Accord

For the treatment of anaphylaxis and asthma.

By intravenous injection for acute hypersensitivity reactions
• Adult: 100–300 mg, to be administered as sodium succinate.

By intramuscular injection, or by intravenous injection for acute hypersensitivity reactions
• Child 1–5 months: initially 25 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.
• Child 6 months–5 years: initially 50 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.
• Child 6–11 years: initially 100 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.
• Child 12–17 years: initially 200 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.

By intravenous injection for severe acute asthma
• Child 1 month–1 year: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 25 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Child 2–4 years: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 50 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Child 5–11 years: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 100 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Child 12–17 years: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 100 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Adult: 100 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.

Hydrocortisone - Advanz Pharma

For the treatment of anaphylaxis and asthma.

By intravenous injection for acute hypersensitivity reactions
• Adult: 100–300 mg, to be administered as sodium succinate.

By intramuscular injection, or by intravenous injection for acute hypersensitivity reactions
• Child 1–5 months: initially 25 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.
• Child 6 months–5 years: initially 50 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.
• Child 6–11 years: initially 100 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.
• Child 12–17 years: initially 200 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.

By intravenous injection for severe acute asthma
• Child 1 month–1 year: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 25 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Child 2–4 years: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 50 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Child 5–11 years: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 100 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Child 12–17 years: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 100 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Adult: 100 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.

Hydrocortisone - Alissa Healthcare

For the treatment of anaphylaxis and asthma.

By intravenous injection for acute hypersensitivity reactions
• Adult: 100–300 mg, to be administered as sodium succinate.

By intramuscular injection, or by intravenous injection for acute hypersensitivity reactions
• Child 1–5 months: initially 25 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.
• Child 6 months–5 years: initially 50 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.
• Child 6–11 years: initially 100 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.
• Child 12–17 years: initially 200 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.

By intravenous injection for severe acute asthma
• Child 1 month–1 year: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 25 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Child 2–4 years: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 50 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Child 5–11 years: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 100 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Child 12–17 years: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 100 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Adult: 100 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.

Hydrocortisone - Alliance Healthcare

For the treatment of anaphylaxis and asthma.

By intravenous injection for acute hypersensitivity reactions
• Adult: 100–300 mg, to be administered as sodium succinate.

By intramuscular injection, or by intravenous injection for acute hypersensitivity reactions
• Child 1–5 months: initially 25 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.
• Child 6 months–5 years: initially 50 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.
• Child 6–11 years: initially 100 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.
• Child 12–17 years: initially 200 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.

By intravenous injection for severe acute asthma
• Child 1 month–1 year: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 25 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Child 2–4 years: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 50 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Child 5–11 years: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 100 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Child 12–17 years: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 100 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Adult: 100 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.

Hydrocortisone - Almus Pharmaceuticals

For the treatment of anaphylaxis and asthma.

By intravenous injection for acute hypersensitivity reactions
• Adult: 100–300 mg, to be administered as sodium succinate.

By intramuscular injection, or by intravenous injection for acute hypersensitivity reactions
• Child 1–5 months: initially 25 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.
• Child 6 months–5 years: initially 50 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.
• Child 6–11 years: initially 100 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.
• Child 12–17 years: initially 200 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.

By intravenous injection for severe acute asthma
• Child 1 month–1 year: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 25 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Child 2–4 years: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 50 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Child 5–11 years: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 100 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Child 12–17 years: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 100 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Adult: 100 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.

Hydrocortisone - Bristol Laboratories

For the treatment of anaphylaxis and asthma.

By intravenous injection for acute hypersensitivity reactions
• Adult: 100–300 mg, to be administered as sodium succinate.

By intramuscular injection, or by intravenous injection for acute hypersensitivity reactions
• Child 1–5 months: initially 25 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.
• Child 6 months–5 years: initially 50 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.
• Child 6–11 years: initially 100 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.
• Child 12–17 years: initially 200 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.

By intravenous injection for severe acute asthma
• Child 1 month–1 year: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 25 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Child 2–4 years: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 50 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Child 5–11 years: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 100 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Child 12–17 years: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 100 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Adult: 100 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.

Hydrocortisone - Creo Pharma

For the treatment of anaphylaxis and asthma.

By intravenous injection for acute hypersensitivity reactions
• Adult: 100–300 mg, to be administered as sodium succinate.

By intramuscular injection, or by intravenous injection for acute hypersensitivity reactions
• Child 1–5 months: initially 25 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.
• Child 6 months–5 years: initially 50 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.
• Child 6–11 years: initially 100 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.
• Child 12–17 years: initially 200 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.

By intravenous injection for severe acute asthma
• Child 1 month–1 year: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 25 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Child 2–4 years: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 50 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Child 5–11 years: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 100 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Child 12–17 years: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 100 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Adult: 100 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.

Hydrocortisone - DE Pharmaceuticals

For the treatment of anaphylaxis and asthma.

By intravenous injection for acute hypersensitivity reactions
• Adult: 100–300 mg, to be administered as sodium succinate.

By intramuscular injection, or by intravenous injection for acute hypersensitivity reactions
• Child 1–5 months: initially 25 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.
• Child 6 months–5 years: initially 50 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.
• Child 6–11 years: initially 100 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.
• Child 12–17 years: initially 200 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.

By intravenous injection for severe acute asthma
• Child 1 month–1 year: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 25 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Child 2–4 years: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 50 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Child 5–11 years: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 100 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Child 12–17 years: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 100 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Adult: 100 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.

Hydrocortisone - Dexcel

For the treatment of anaphylaxis and asthma.

By intravenous injection for acute hypersensitivity reactions
• Adult: 100–300 mg, to be administered as sodium succinate.

By intramuscular injection, or by intravenous injection for acute hypersensitivity reactions
• Child 1–5 months: initially 25 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.
• Child 6 months–5 years: initially 50 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.
• Child 6–11 years: initially 100 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.
• Child 12–17 years: initially 200 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.

By intravenous injection for severe acute asthma
• Child 1 month–1 year: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 25 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Child 2–4 years: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 50 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Child 5–11 years: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 100 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Child 12–17 years: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 100 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Adult: 100 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.

Hydrocortisone - Genesis

For the treatment of anaphylaxis and asthma.

By intravenous injection for acute hypersensitivity reactions
• Adult: 100–300 mg, to be administered as sodium succinate.

By intramuscular injection, or by intravenous injection for acute hypersensitivity reactions
• Child 1–5 months: initially 25 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.
• Child 6 months–5 years: initially 50 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.
• Child 6–11 years: initially 100 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.
• Child 12–17 years: initially 200 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.

By intravenous injection for severe acute asthma
• Child 1 month–1 year: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 25 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Child 2–4 years: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 50 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Child 5–11 years: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 100 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Child 12–17 years: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 100 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Adult: 100 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.

Hydrocortisone - Medihealth (Northern) Ltd

For the treatment of anaphylaxis and asthma.

By intravenous injection for acute hypersensitivity reactions
• Adult: 100–300 mg, to be administered as sodium succinate.

By intramuscular injection, or by intravenous injection for acute hypersensitivity reactions
• Child 1–5 months: initially 25 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.
• Child 6 months–5 years: initially 50 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.
• Child 6–11 years: initially 100 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.
• Child 12–17 years: initially 200 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.

By intravenous injection for severe acute asthma
• Child 1 month–1 year: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 25 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Child 2–4 years: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 50 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Child 5–11 years: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 100 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Child 12–17 years: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 100 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Adult: 100 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.

Hydrocortisone - Northstar

For the treatment of anaphylaxis and asthma.

By intravenous injection for acute hypersensitivity reactions
• Adult: 100–300 mg, to be administered as sodium succinate.

By intramuscular injection, or by intravenous injection for acute hypersensitivity reactions
• Child 1–5 months: initially 25 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.
• Child 6 months–5 years: initially 50 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.
• Child 6–11 years: initially 100 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.
• Child 12–17 years: initially 200 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.

By intravenous injection for severe acute asthma
• Child 1 month–1 year: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 25 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Child 2–4 years: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 50 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Child 5–11 years: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 100 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Child 12–17 years: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 100 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Adult: 100 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.

Hydrocortisone - Panpharma UK Ltd

For the treatment of anaphylaxis and asthma.

By intravenous injection for acute hypersensitivity reactions
• Adult: 100–300 mg, to be administered as sodium succinate.

By intramuscular injection, or by intravenous injection for acute hypersensitivity reactions
• Child 1–5 months: initially 25 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.
• Child 6 months–5 years: initially 50 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.
• Child 6–11 years: initially 100 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.
• Child 12–17 years: initially 200 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.

By intravenous injection for severe acute asthma
• Child 1 month–1 year: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 25 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Child 2–4 years: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 50 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Child 5–11 years: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 100 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Child 12–17 years: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 100 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Adult: 100 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.

Hydrocortisone - Pfizer Ltd

For the treatment of anaphylaxis and asthma.

By intravenous injection for acute hypersensitivity reactions
• Adult: 100–300 mg, to be administered as sodium succinate.

By intramuscular injection, or by intravenous injection for acute hypersensitivity reactions
• Child 1–5 months: initially 25 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.
• Child 6 months–5 years: initially 50 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.
• Child 6–11 years: initially 100 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.
• Child 12–17 years: initially 200 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.

By intravenous injection for severe acute asthma
• Child 1 month–1 year: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 25 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Child 2–4 years: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 50 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Child 5–11 years: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 100 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Child 12–17 years: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 100 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Adult: 100 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.

Hydrocortisone - Phoenix

For the treatment of anaphylaxis and asthma.

By intravenous injection for acute hypersensitivity reactions
• Adult: 100–300 mg, to be administered as sodium succinate.

By intramuscular injection, or by intravenous injection for acute hypersensitivity reactions
• Child 1–5 months: initially 25 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.
• Child 6 months–5 years: initially 50 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.
• Child 6–11 years: initially 100 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.
• Child 12–17 years: initially 200 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.

By intravenous injection for severe acute asthma
• Child 1 month–1 year: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 25 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Child 2–4 years: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 50 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Child 5–11 years: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 100 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Child 12–17 years: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 100 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Adult: 100 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.

Hydrocortisone - Relonchem

By mouth for acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
• Adult: 30 mg daily for 7–14 days.

By mouth for severe croup or mild croup that might cause complications (before transfer to hospital)
• Child: 1–2 mg/kg.

By mouth for mild to moderate acute asthma or severe or life-threatening asthma when oral corticosteroids have been taken for a few days
• Child 1 month–11 years: 2 mg/kg once daily (maximum dose 60 mg) for up to three days, longer if necessary.

By mouth for mild to moderate acute asthma or severe or life-threatening asthma
• Child 1 month–11 years: 1–2 mg/kg once daily (maximum dose 40 mg) for up to three days, longer if necessary.
• Over 12 years: 40–50 mg daily for at least five days.

By mouth for suppression of inflammatory and allergic disorders
• Adult: initially 10–20 mg daily, preferably taken in the morning after food. Can often be reduced after a few days but may need to be continued for a few weeks or months. Maintenance 2.5–15 mg daily. Cushingoid side-effects increase in likelihood with doses of over 7.5 mg daily.

By mouth for suppression of inflammatory and allergic disorders (initial dose in severe disease)
• Adult: initially up to 60 mg daily, dose preferably taken in the morning after food. Can often be reduced within a few days but may need to be continued for a few weeks or months.

By mouth for Covid-19 requiring supplementary oxygen
• Adult: 40 mg daily, for 10 days or until the day of discharge, whichever is sooner. 

Hydrocortisone - Resolution Chemicals

For the treatment of anaphylaxis and asthma.

By intravenous injection for acute hypersensitivity reactions
• Adult: 100–300 mg, to be administered as sodium succinate.

By intramuscular injection, or by intravenous injection for acute hypersensitivity reactions
• Child 1–5 months: initially 25 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.
• Child 6 months–5 years: initially 50 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.
• Child 6–11 years: initially 100 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.
• Child 12–17 years: initially 200 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.

By intravenous injection for severe acute asthma
• Child 1 month–1 year: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 25 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Child 2–4 years: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 50 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Child 5–11 years: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 100 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Child 12–17 years: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 100 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Adult: 100 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.

Hydrocortisone - Sigma Pharmaceuticals Plc

For the treatment of anaphylaxis and asthma.

By intravenous injection for acute hypersensitivity reactions
• Adult: 100–300 mg, to be administered as sodium succinate.

By intramuscular injection, or by intravenous injection for acute hypersensitivity reactions
• Child 1–5 months: initially 25 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.
• Child 6 months–5 years: initially 50 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.
• Child 6–11 years: initially 100 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.
• Child 12–17 years: initially 200 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.

By intravenous injection for severe acute asthma
• Child 1 month–1 year: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 25 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Child 2–4 years: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 50 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Child 5–11 years: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 100 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Child 12–17 years: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 100 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Adult: 100 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.

Hydrocortisone - Teva

For the treatment of anaphylaxis and asthma.

By intravenous injection for acute hypersensitivity reactions
• Adult: 100–300 mg, to be administered as sodium succinate.

By intramuscular injection, or by intravenous injection for acute hypersensitivity reactions
• Child 1–5 months: initially 25 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.
• Child 6 months–5 years: initially 50 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.
• Child 6–11 years: initially 100 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.
• Child 12–17 years: initially 200 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.

By intravenous injection for severe acute asthma
• Child 1 month–1 year: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 25 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Child 2–4 years: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 50 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Child 5–11 years: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 100 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Child 12–17 years: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 100 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Adult: 100 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.

Indacaterol with mometasone furoate - Sandoz Ltd

Long-acting selective beta2 agonist with corticosteroid.

For prophylaxis of asthma
Atectura Breezhaler 125/62.5
Atectura Breezhaler 125/260
Atectura Breezhaler 125/127.5
Adult: one inhalation once daily.

Plenadren - Hydrocortisone - Takeda

For the treatment of anaphylaxis and asthma.

By intravenous injection for acute hypersensitivity reactions
• Adult: 100–300 mg, to be administered as sodium succinate.

By intramuscular injection, or by intravenous injection for acute hypersensitivity reactions
• Child 1–5 months: initially 25 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.
• Child 6 months–5 years: initially 50 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.
• Child 6–11 years: initially 100 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.
• Child 12–17 years: initially 200 mg three times a day, adjust according to response.

By intravenous injection for severe acute asthma
• Child 1 month–1 year: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 25 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Child 2–4 years: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 50 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Child 5–11 years: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 100 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Child 12–17 years: 4 mg/kg every six hours. Maximum per dose 100 mg. Alternatively 100 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.
• Adult: 100 mg every six hours until conversion to oral prednisolone. Preferably administer as sodium succinate.