Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 Precautions for PRIMACORT 400MG INJ and its Constituents
- 5 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 6 Common Side-Effects
- 7 Serious Side-Effects
- 8 Rare Side-Effects
- 9 Disease Interactions
- 10 Technical Classification
- 11 Available Alternatives for PRIMACORT 400MG INJ
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Overview
PRIMACORT 400MG INJ is a Schedule H drug.PRIMACORT 400MG INJ is composed of: HYDROCORTISONE (400.0 MG)
Hydrocortisone is a topical steroid that reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation. Hydrocortisone topical is used to treat inflammation of the skin caused by a number of conditions such as allergic reactions, eczema, or psoriasis. Hydrocortisone topical will not treat skin infections. This medication is a corticosteroid, prescribed for severe allergies, arthritis, asthma, multiple sclerosis and skin conditions. It is also used to treat certain types of cancer.
Usage
HYDROCORTISONE is generally used to treat: Eczema, Psoriasis, Deep Skin Infection, Arthritis, Asthma, Multiple Sclerosis, CancerFrequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 9yrs
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first
Precautions for PRIMACORT 400MG INJ and its Constituents
Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver, kidney, intestinal, or heart disease, diabetes, underactive thyroid gland, high blood pressure, mental illness, myasthenia gravis, osteoporosis, herpes eye infection, seizures, tuberculosis (TB), ulcers, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Avoid contact with people who have infections. It may cause unusual changes in vision; if it
Symptoms of Overdosage
HYDROCORTISONE over-dosage can result in: Easy BruisingCommon Side-Effects
HYDROCORTISONE : Nausea, Heartburn, Head Headache, Dizziness, Difficulty Sleeping, Body Excessive Sweating, Cough, Throat Soreness, Fever, ChillsSerious Side-Effects
HYDROCORTISONE : Chest Pain, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)Rare Side-Effects
HYDROCORTISONE : Skin Rash, Fatigue (tiredness), Ankles Swelling, Mood Swings, Abdomen Pain, Face Swelling, Body Itching, Difficulty BreathingDisease Interactions
HYDROCORTISONE can interfere with: Impaired Glucose Tolerance, Diabetes Mellitus, Diaper Rash, Hyperadrenalism, Acute Liver Failure, Bacterial Infection, Fungal Infection, Protozoal Infection, Viral Inection, Latent Tuberculosis, Cataract, GlaucomaTechnical Classification
HYDROCORTISONE is categorized as: TOPICAL STEROIDS / DERMATOLOGICAL AGENTS / TOPICAL AGENTSAvailable Alternatives for PRIMACORT 400MG INJ
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
PRIMACORT 400MG INJ | INR 135.7 for 5 ML INJECTION | HYDROCORTISONE 400.0 MG |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
A RET HC CRM | INR 114 for 15 GM CREAM | HYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, HYDROCORTISONE 1.0 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.05 %W/W |
A RET HC SOLN | INR 47.4 for 10 ML SOLUTION | HYDROQUINONE 2.0 %V/V, HYDROCORTISONE 1.0 %V/V, TRETINOIN 0.025 %V/V |
ACSOLVE H GEL | INR 66.75 for 15 GM GEL | TRETINOIN 2.0 %W/V, HYDROCORTISONE 1.0 %W/V, HYDROQUINONE 0.025 %W/V |
ACUCORT 100MG INJ | INR 43.05 for 5 ML INJECTION | HYDROCORTISONE 100.0 MG |
ACUCORT 250MG INJ | INR 150 for 1 INJECTION | HYDROCORTISONE 250.0 MG |
ACUCORT 500MG INJ | INR 196.01 for 1 INJECTION | HYDROCORTISONE 500.0 MG |
ALCORT 100MG INJ | INR 60 for 100MG POWDER | HYDROCORTISONE 100 MG |
ANOMEX SUPPITORY | INR 54 for 5 SUPPOSITORIES | ZINC OXIDE 5.0 %, LIDOCAINE 3.0 %, HYDROCORTISONE 0.25 %, ALLANTOIN 0.5 % |
ANUSOL HC SUPP | HYDROCORTISONE 25 MG | |
ATOKIDZ LTN | INR 88.57 for 20 ML LOTION | HYDROCORTISONE |
BELMYCETINE C OINT | INR 46.51 for 3 GM OINTMENT | HYDROCORTISONE , CHLORAMPHENICOL |
BIOSONE 100MG INJ | INR 18.75 for 1 INJECTION | HYDROCORTISONE 100.0 MG |
BIOSONE C OINT | INR 50 for 3 GM OINTMENT | CHLORAMPHENICOL 10.0 MG, HYDROCORTISONE 5.0 MG/GM |
CALDOB 3OGM CRM | INR 59.4 for 1 CREAM | ALOE VERA 5 %W/W, ALLANTOIN 5 %W/W, LIGNOCAINE 3 %W/W, HYDROCORTISONE 0.25 %W/W, CALCIUM ACETATE 0.5 %W/W |
CALDOB CRM | INR 54 for 30 GM CREAM | LIDOCAINE 3.0 %W/W, HYDROCORTISONE 0.25 %W/W, CALCIUM ACETATE 0.5 %W/W, ALLANTOIN 0.5 %W/W |
CATARNIL DPS | INR 25.25 for 10 ML DROP | HYDROCORTISONE , NAPHAZOLINE |
CD EYE OINT | INR 59 for 5 GM EYE OINTMENT | CHLORAMPHENICOL 1.0 %W/W, HYDROCORTISONE 0.5 %W/W |
CECORT OINT | INR 45 for 5 GM OINTMENT | HYDROCORTISONE , CHLORAMPHENICOL |
CHLOROCOL H EYE OINT | INR 76.93 for 3 GM OINTMENT | CHLORAMPHENICOL 1 %W/W, HYDROCORTISONE 0.5 %W/W |
CHLOROCOL H OINT | INR 70 for 3 GM OINTMENT | CHLORAMPHENICOL 1.0 %, HYDROCORTISONE 0.5 % |
CHLOROCORT OINT | INR 61.01 for 50 GM OINTMENT | CHLORAMPHENICOL 1.0 %, HYDROCORTISONE |
CHLORONIX EYE OINT | INR 57.15 for 5 GM EYE OINTMENT | CHLORAMPHENICOL 1.0 %W/W, HYDROCORTISONE 0.5 %W/W |
CHLOROSUN H OINT | INR 47 for 5GM | CHLORAMPHENICOL 10 MG, HYDROCORTISONE 5 MG |
CORECT SUPPITORY | INR 66 for 5 SUPPOSITORIES | ZINC OXIDE 5.0 %W/W, LIDOCAINE 3.0 %W/W, ALLANTOIN 0.5 %W/W, HYDROCORTISONE 0.25 %W/W |
CORT S 100MG INJ | INR 36 for 2 ML INJECTION | HYDROCORTISONE 100.0 MG |
CORTECYCLINE EYE OINT | INR 38.7 for 3 GM EYE OINTMENT | TETRACYCLINE 10 MG, HYDROCORTISONE 10 MG |
CORTGEE 100MG INJ | INR 20 for 1 INJECTION | HYDROCORTISONE 100.0 MG |
CORTI KEMICETINE OINT | INR 21.4 for 3 GM OINTMENT | CHLORAMPHENICOL , HYDROCORTISONE |
CORTIGEN EYE DPS | INR 53.43 for 5 ML EYE DROP | GENTAMICIN , HYDROCORTISONE |
CORTILUP 100MG INJ | INR 48 for 2 ML INJECTION | HYDROCORTISONE 100.0 MG |
CORTIMYCIN OINT | INR 60 for 5 GM OINTMENT | HYDROCORTISONE |
CORTIPEN INJ | INR 23.75 for 1 INJECTION | HYDROCORTISONE |
CORTISON KEMICETINE OINT | INR 23.66 for 3 GM OINTMENT | CHLORAMPHENICOL , HYDROCORTISONE |
CORTISON OPTICHLOR 10MG/5MG OINT | INR 62 for 3 GM OINTMENT | CHLORAMPHENICOL 10.0 MG, HYDROCORTISONE 5.0 MG |
CORTISUM 100MG INJ | INR 26.25 for 2 ML INJECTION | HYDROCORTISONE 100.0 MG |
CROTORAX-HC CRM | INR 43.4 for 10 GM CREAM | CROTAMITON 10 %W/W, HYDROCORTISONE 0.25 %W/W |
CUTISOFT 1% W/W CRM | INR 78 for 10 GM CREAM | HYDROCORTISONE 1.0 %W/W |
CUTISOFT CRM | INR 82.5 for 10 GM CREAM | HYDROCORTISONE 1 %W/W |
CUTISPOT CRM | INR 180 for 15 GM CREAM | HYDROCORTISONE |
DAKTACORT GEL | INR 53.68 for 5 GM GEL | HYDROCORTISONE |
DELSTER 1% CRM | INR 66 for 15 GM CREAM | HYDROCORTISONE 1.0 % |
DEXELEX 100MG INJ | INR 600 for 2 ML INJECTION | HYDROCORTISONE 100.0 MG |
DOBESIL H OINT | INR 69.5 for 30 GM OINTMENT | ZINC 5 %W/W, LIDOCAINE 3 %W/W, CALCIUM ACETATE 0.5 %W/W, HYDROCORTISONE 0.25 %W/W |
DROCORT CRM | INR 64.76 for 15 GM CREAM | HYDROCORTISONE |
EFCORLIN 2.5MG PELLET | INR 72.37 for 10 PELLETS | HYDROCORTISONE 2.5 MG |
EFCORLIN N-DPS | INR 23.75 for 10 ML | NAPHAZOLINE 0.025 %W/V, HYDROCORTISONE 0.02 %W/V |
EFFICORT 0.127% W/W CRM | INR 175.8 for 10 GM CREAM | HYDROCORTISONE 0.127 %W/W |
ELDERCOID 0.1% LTN | INR 42 for 15 ML LOTION | HYDROCORTISONE 0.1 % |
ENTOFOAM 2 GM INH | INR 536.5 for 1 INHALER | HYDROCORTISONE 2.0 GM |
ENTOFOAM CRM | INR 649 for 20 GM CREAM | HYDROCORTISONE 2 GM |
ENTOFOAM NF CRM | INR 590 for 20.8 GM CREAM | HYDROCORTISONE 10.0 %W/W |
FMP TAB | INR 55.38 for 10 TABLETS | HYDROCORTISONE |
FUCIDIN H 1%/2% CRM | INR 156.5 for 15 GM CREAM | HYDROCORTISONE 2.0 %, FUSIDIC ACID 1.0 % |
FUSEAL H 2%W/W/1%W/W OINT | INR 118 for 5 GM OINTMENT | FUSIDIC ACID 2.0 %W/W, HYDROCORTISONE 1.0 %W/W |
FUSON H 1%W/W/2%W/W CRM | INR 50 for 5 GM CREAM | FUSIDIC ACID 2.0 %W/W, HYDROCORTISONE 1.0 %W/W |
GENTICYN 3% W/V/1% W/V EYE DPS | INR 8.82 for 10 ML EYE DROP | GENTAMICIN 3.0 %W/V, HYDROCORTISONE 1.0 %W/V |
GENTICYN EYE DROPS | INR 8.82 for 10 ML EYE DROPS | HYDROCORTISONE 0.02 %W/V, GENTAMICIN 0.3 %W/V |
GENTICYN HC EYE DPS | INR 17.93 for 10 ML EYE DROP | HYDROCORTISONE 1.0 %W/V, GENTAMICIN 0.3 %W/V |
H CORT 100MG INJ | INR 38.47 for 1 INJECTION | HYDROCORTISONE 100.0 MG |
HAIRMAX FORTE SOLN | INR 584 for 60 ML SOLUTION | MINOXIDIL 5.0 %W/V, HYDROCORTISONE 0.01 %W/V, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/V |
HCOL EYE OINT | INR 39.93 for 5 GM EYE OINTMENT | CHLORAMPHENICOL , HYDROCORTISONE |
HISONE 10MG TAB | INR 64 for 10 TABLETS | HYDROCORTISONE 10 MG |
HISONE 20MG TAB | INR 131.76 for 10 TABLETS | HYDROCORTISONE 20.0 MG |
HISONE 5MG TAB | INR 33 for 10 TABLETS | HYDROCORTISONE 5 MG |
HQ LITE CRM | INR 118 for 15 GM CREAM | HYDROCORTISONE , HYDROQUINONE , TRETINOIN |
HYDROCORT 100MG INJ | INR 26.87 for I INJECTION | HYDROCORTISONE 100 MG |
HYDROCORT INJ | INR 20.81 for 10 ML INJECTION | HYDROCORTISONE NAN |
HYDROCORTISONE | HYDROCORTISONE | |
HYDROCORTISONE SODIUM 100 MG INJ | INR 38.8 for 1 INJECTION | HYDROCORTISONE 100 MG |
HYDROCORTISONE SODIUM 100MG INJ | INR 38.8 for 1 INJECTION | HYDROCORTISONE 100.0 MG |
HYDROLIN 100MG INJ | INR 41.32 for 1 INJECTION | HYDROCORTISONE 100.0 MG |
HYS 100 1GM INJ | INR 43.06 for 1 INJECTION | HYDROCORTISONE 1.0 GM |
HYSOFT 0.12% CRM | INR 92.61 for 10 GM CREAM | HYDROCORTISONE 0.12 % |
ICORT TAB | INR 34.2 for 10 TABLETS | HYDROCORTISONE |
INTACORLIN 100MG INJ | INR 37.5 for 1 ML INJECTION | HYDROCORTISONE 100.0 MG |
LABOCORT 100MG INJ | INR 28 for 1 INJECTION | HYDROCORTISONE 100.0 MG |
LACTICARE HC 2.5%W/V LTN | INR 121.9 for 10 GM LOTION | HYDROCORTISONE 2.5 %W/V |
LOCOID 0.1% LTN | INR 36 for 15 ML LOTION | HYDROCORTISONE 0.1 % |
LOCOID LIPPO CRM | INR 43 for 10 GM CREAM | HYDROCORTISONE |
LOCORT 1% CRM | INR 49 for 20 GM CREAM | HYDROCORTISONE 1.0 % |
LOGISIL H CRM | INR 80 for 30 GM CREAM | ZINC 5.0 %W/W, LIDOCAINE 3.0 %W/W, HYDROCORTISONE 0.25 %W/W, CALCIUM ACETATE 0.5 %W/W |
LOMELA LITE CRM | INR 75 for 10 GM CREAM | HYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, HYDROCORTISONE 0.5 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/W |
LYCOR 1% CRM | INR 88.5 for 15 GM CREAM | HYDROCORTISONE 1 % |
LYCORTIN S INJ | INR 43.5 for 1 INJECTION | HYDROCORTISONE 100.0 MG |
MELANORM HC FORTE CRM | INR 88 for 15 GM CREAM | HYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, HYDROCORTISONE 1.0 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.05 %W/W |
MULTICORT 100MG INJ | INR 21.25 for 1 INJECTION | HYDROCORTISONE 100.0 MG |
NEOSPORIN H OINT | INR 44.5 for 5 GM OINTMENT | NEOMYCIN 3400.0 U, BACITRACIN 400.0 U, HYDROCORTISONE 10.0 MG |
NITICORT 100MG INJ | INR 42.5 for 2 ML INJECTION | HYDROCORTISONE 100.0 MG |
NOLASMA CRM | INR 90.47 for 15 GM CREAM | HYDROCORTISONE , HYDROQUINONE , TRETINOIN |
OSIL CRM | INR 70 for 30 GM CREAM | ALLANTOIN 5.0 %W/W, LIDOCAINE 3.0 %W/W, CALCIUM ACETATE 0.5 %W/W, HYDROCORTISONE 0.25 %W/V |
OSIL OINT | INR 70 for 30 GM CREAM | LIDOCAINE 3 %W/W, HYDROCORTISONE 0.25 %W/W, CALCIUM ACETATE 0.5 %W/W, ALLANTOIN 0.05 %W/W |
PILCORT H 100MG INJ | INR 52.25 for 10 ML INJECTION | HYDROCORTISONE 100.0 MG |
PILEUM SUPPITORY | INR 60 for 5 SUPPOSITORIES | HYDROCORTISONE , ALLANTOIN , ZINC OXIDE , LIDOCAINE |
PILORUTE CRM | INR 105 for 30 GM CREAM | ZINC OXIDE 5.0 %W/W, LIDOCAINE 3.0 %W/W, CALCIUM ACETATE 0.25 %W/W, PHENYLEPHRINE 0.1 %W/W, HYDROCORTISONE 0.25 %W/W |
PILORUTE OINT | INR 105 for 30 GM CREAM | ZINC OXIDE 5 %W/W, LIGNOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 3 %W/W, HYDROCORTISONE 0.25 %W/W, CALCIUM ACETATE 0.25 %W/W, PHENYLEPHRINE 0.1 %W/W |
PINO CORT EYE DPS | INR 59.04 for 5 ML EYE DROP | ATROPINE 1.0 %, HYDROCORTISONE 0.5 % |
PRIMACORT 100MG INJ | INR 36.36 for 10 ML INJECTION | HYDROCORTISONE 100.0 MG |
PRIMACORT 200MG INJ | INR 82.83 for 5 ML INJECTION | HYDROCORTISONE 200.0 MG |
Q SAP 10MG/5MG OINT | INR 59 for 5 GM OINTMENT | CHLORAMPHENICOL 10.0 MG, HYDROCORTISONE 5.0 MG |
RENICOL H 1%/0.5% EYE OINT | INR 29.4 for 5 GM EYE OINTMENT | CHLORAMPHENICOL 1.0 %, HYDROCORTISONE 0.5 % |
RETICHLOR H OINT | INR 60 for 5 GM OINTMENT | CHLORAMPHENICOL , HYDROCORTISONE |
RUTICOOL CRM | INR 90 for 30 GM CREAM | ZINC OXIDE 5.0 %W/W, LIDOCAINE 3.0 %W/W, PHENYLEPHRINE 0.1 %W/W, CALCIUM ACETATE 0.025 %W/W, HYDROCORTISONE 0.025 %W/W |
SHCORTY H 17 CRM | INR 48 for 10 GM CREAM | HYDROCORTISONE 0.1 %W/W |
SMUTH 30GM CREAM | INR 74.6 for 30GM CRM | ZINC 5 %W/W, LIGNOCAINE 3 %W/W, CALCIUM ACETATE 0.25 %W/W, HYDROCORTISONE 0.025 %W/W |
SOLU CORT 1000MG INJ | INR 756.25 for 16 ML INJECTION | HYDROCORTISONE 1000.0 MG |
SOLU CORT 125MG INJ | INR 225 for 1 INJECTION | HYDROCORTISONE 125.0 MG |
SOLU CORT 16MG TAB | INR 120.2 for 10 TABLETS | HYDROCORTISONE 16.0 MG |
SOLU CORT 40MG INJ | INR 65.67 for 1 INJECTION | HYDROCORTISONE 40.0 MG |
SOLU CORT 4MG TAB | INR 34.9 for 10 TABLETS | HYDROCORTISONE 4.0 MG |
SOLU CORT 500MG INJ | INR 621 for 9 ML INJECTION | HYDROCORTISONE 500.0 MG |
STECORT 1GM INJ | INR 26.25 for 1 INJECTION | HYDROCORTISONE 1.0 GM |
SUCCICORT 100MG INJ | INR 59 for 5 ML INJECTION | HYDROCORTISONE 100.0 MG |
SULPHA FH 10%W/V/0.5%W/V/0.002%W/V DPS | INR 18.97 for 5 ML DROP | SULPHACETAMIDE 10.0 %W/V, PHENYL MERCURIC NITRATE 0.002 %W/V, HYDROCORTISONE 0.5 %W/V |
TENDRONE 0.5% CRM | INR 104 for 15 GM CREAM | HYDROCORTISONE 0.5 % |
TENDRONE 1% CRM | INR 80 for 15 GM CREAM | HYDROCORTISONE 1.0 % |
TENDRONE 1% LTN | INR 180 for 30 ML LOTION | HYDROCORTISONE 1.0 % |
TENDRONE CRM | INR 37.28 for 15 GM CREAM | HYDROCORTISONE 0.5 %W/W |
TERRACORT EYE/EAR DPS | INR 29.62 for 5 ML EYE/EAR DROPS | TETRACYCLINE , HYDROCORTISONE |
TRETCEE HQ CRM | INR 89 for 15 GM CREAM | HYDROQUINONE 2.0 %W/W, HYDROCORTISONE 1.0 %W/W, TRETINOIN 0.05 %W/W |
TRIGAINE FORTE LTN | INR 567 for 30 ML LOTION | MINOXIDIL 12.5 %W/V, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/V, HYDROCORTISONE 0.01 %W/V |
TROYCORT 100MG INJ | INR 40.9 for 1 INJECTION | HYDROCORTISONE 100.0 MG |
ULTRACORT 100MG INJ | INR 57.46 for 1 INJECTION | HYDROCORTISONE 100.0 MG |
UNICORT 100MG INJ | INR 15.95 for 1 INJECTION | HYDROCORTISONE 100.0 MG |
UREA HC CRM | INR 46.47 for 15 GM CREAM | HYDROCORTISONE 1.0 %W/W |
WOSONE 100MG INJ | INR 18.75 for 5 ML INJECTION | HYDROCORTISONE 100.0 MG |
WYCORT 25MG INJ | INR 46.02 for 5 ML INJECTION | HYDROCORTISONE 25.0 MG |
ZEMOIST EYE DPS | INR 73.65 for 10 ML EYE DROP | CHLORAMPHENICOL , HYDROCORTISONE |