Cortifoam

Active Ingredient(s): Hydrocortisone
FDA Approved: * February 12, 1982
Pharm Company: * SCHWARZ PHARMA
Category: Anti-Inflammatory

* This drug may consist of multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or distributors. If applicable, they would be listed below under "NDC Database Records".



Cortifoam Overview

Hydrocortisone is the name for the hormone cortisol when supplied as a medication.[11] Uses include conditions such as adrenocortical insufficiency, adrenogenital syndrome, high blood calcium, thyroiditis, rheumatoid arthritis, dermatitis, asthma, and COPD.[1] It is the treatment of choice for adrenocortical insufficiency.[12] It can be given by mouth, topically, or by injection.[1] Stopping treatment after long-term use should b...

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drug delivery system of cortifoam how to use with images ## Hi omnia, Based on my research, Cortifoam® comes in an aerosol container with a special rectal applicator. Each individual applicator delivers about (900 mg) of foam; which contains approximately (80 mg) of hydrocortisone as (90 mg) of hydrocortisone acetate. When used as directed, the aerosol container will deliver a minimum of 14 applications. Dosing and Administration: The regular dose is a single applicator-ful administered rectally once or twice daily for two or three weeks, and every second day thereafter. Directions for use are listed below and on the carton. They explain how to use the aerosol container and applicator. Satisfactory response usually occurs within five to seven days marked by a decrease in symptoms. ...

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Possible Dosages for this and Related Drugs:

Hydrocortisone
  • Aerosol: 10%
  • Aerosol, Metered: 10%
  • Capsule: 0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg, 5mg
  • Cream: 0.1%, 0.10%, 0.2%, 0.20%, 0.5%, 0.50%, 1%, 2%, 2.5%, 2.50%
  • Enema: 100mg/60ml
  • Gel: 1%, 10%
  • Granule: 0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg, 5mg
  • Injection: 1000mg, 100mg, 100mg/vial, 1g, 1gm/vial, 250mg, 250mg/2ml, 250mg/vial, 25mg/ml, 500mg, 500mg/4ml, 500mg/vial, 50mg/ml
  • Lotion: 0.1%, 0.10%, 0.25%, 0.5%, 0.50%, 1%, 2%, 2.5%, 2.50%
  • Ointment: 0.1%, 0.10%, 0.2%, 0.20%, 0.5%, 0.50%, 1%, 1.5%, 1.50%, 2.5%, 2.50%
  • Powder: 100%
  • Solution: 0.1%, 0.10%, 1%, 2.5%
  • Spray: 1%
  • Suppository: 25mg, 30mg
  • Suspension: 100mg/60ml, 10mg/5ml
  • Swab: 0.5%
  • Tablet: 10mg, 20mg, 5mg
Note: Above list includes dosages for all drugs with the same combination of active ingredients.

NDC Database Records for Cortifoam: (2 results)

Sorted by National Drug Code
  • 0037-6830 Cortifoam 1500 mg/15g Topical Aerosol, Foam by Meda Pharmaceuticals
  • 68220-140 Cortifoam 1500 mg/15g Rectal Aerosol, Foam by Alaven Pharmaceutical LLC

Other drugs which contain Hydrocortisone or a similar ingredient: (90 results)

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drug delivery system of cortifoam how to use with images ## Hi omnia, Based on my research, Cortifoam® comes in an ... 1 reply