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Revision as of 15:31, 8 October 2014

Cortisol
Adult Indications & Dosage
Pediatric Indications & Dosage
Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Adverse Reactions
Drug Interactions
Use in Specific Populations
Administration & Monitoring
Overdosage
Pharmacology
Clinical Studies
How Supplied
Images
Patient Counseling Information
Precautions with Alcohol
Brand Names
Look-Alike Names

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Overview

Cortisol is a anti-inflammatory agent that is FDA approved for the treatment of itching associated with minor skin irritations and rashes due to eczema, insect bites, soaps and detergents, cosmetics, jewelry, seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, poison ivy, oak or sumac and for external genital, feminine and anal itching. Common adverse reactions include {{{adverseReactions}}}.

Adult Indications and Dosage

FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)

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Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)

Guideline-Supported Use

Condition1
  • Developed by:
  • Class of Recommendation:
  • Strength of Evidence:
  • Dosing Information
  • Dosage
Condition2

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Cortisol in adult patients.

Non–Guideline-Supported Use

Condition1
  • Dosing Information
  • Dosage
Condition2

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Cortisol in adult patients.

Pediatric Indications and Dosage

FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)

Condition1
  • Dosing Information
  • Dosage
Condition2

There is limited information regarding FDA-Labeled Use of Cortisol in pediatric patients.

Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)

Guideline-Supported Use

Condition1
  • Developed by:
  • Class of Recommendation:
  • Strength of Evidence:
  • Dosing Information
  • Dosage
Condition2

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Cortisol in pediatric patients.

Non–Guideline-Supported Use

Condition1
  • Dosing Information
  • Dosage
Condition2

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Cortisol in pediatric patients.

Contraindications

  • Condition1

Warnings

Warnings:

For external use only

Do not use 

   in children under 2 years of age 
   if you have a vaginal discharge 
   for the treatment of diaper rash

Ask a doctor before use if you have 

   external genital or feminine itching 
   external anal itching 
   bleeding

When using this product 

   avoid contact with eyes 
   do not exceed the recommended daily dosage unless directed by a doctor 
   do not put this product into the rectum by using fingers or any mechanical device or applicator

Stop use and ask a doctor 

   if condition worsens, or if symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days, stop use and do not begin use of any other hydrocortisone product

Keep out of reach of children

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Adverse Reactions

Clinical Trials Experience

There is limited information regarding Clinical Trial Experience of Cortisol in the drug label.

Body as a Whole
Cardiovascular
Digestive
Endocrine
Hematologic and Lymphatic
Metabolic and Nutritional
Musculoskeletal
Neurologic
Respiratory
Skin and Hypersensitivy Reactions
Special Senses
Urogenital
Miscellaneous

Postmarketing Experience

There is limited information regarding Postmarketing Experience of Cortisol in the drug label.

Body as a Whole
Cardiovascular
Digestive
Endocrine
Hematologic and Lymphatic
Metabolic and Nutritional
Musculoskeletal
Neurologic
Respiratory
Skin and Hypersensitivy Reactions
Special Senses
Urogenital
Miscellaneous

Drug Interactions

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  • Description

Use in Specific Populations

Pregnancy

Pregnancy Category (FDA):

  • Pregnancy Category


Pregnancy Category (AUS):

  • Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) Pregnancy Category

There is no Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) guidance on usage of Cortisol in women who are pregnant.

Labor and Delivery

There is no FDA guidance on use of Cortisol during labor and delivery.

Nursing Mothers

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Cortisol with respect to nursing mothers.

Pediatric Use

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Cortisol with respect to pediatric patients.

Geriatic Use

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Cortisol with respect to geriatric patients.

Gender

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Cortisol with respect to specific gender populations.

Race

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Cortisol with respect to specific racial populations.

Renal Impairment

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Cortisol in patients with renal impairment.

Hepatic Impairment

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Cortisol in patients with hepatic impairment.

Females of Reproductive Potential and Males

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Cortisol in women of reproductive potentials and males.

Immunocompromised Patients

There is no FDA guidance one the use of Cortisol in patients who are immunocompromised.

Administration and Monitoring

Administration

Directions:

For minor skin irritations and rashes, 

   adults and children 2 years of age and older: apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily.

For external anal itching: 

   adults: when practical, cleanse the affected area with mild soap and warm water and rinse thoroughly 
   gently dry by patting or blotting with toilet tissue or soft cloth before application of this product 
   children : under 12 years of age, consult a doctor. 

Other information:

   do not use if seal is punctured or is not visible. To open, reverse cap to puncture seal 
   store at room temperature 
   see crimp of tube for Lot Number and Expiration Date

Monitoring

There is limited information regarding Monitoring of Cortisol in the drug label.

  • Description

IV Compatibility

There is limited information regarding IV Compatibility of Cortisol in the drug label.

Overdosage

Acute Overdose

Signs and Symptoms

  • Description

Management

  • Description

Chronic Overdose

There is limited information regarding Chronic Overdose of Cortisol in the drug label.

Pharmacology

Mechanism of Action

Structure

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Pharmacodynamics

There is limited information regarding Pharmacodynamics of Cortisol in the drug label.

Pharmacokinetics

There is limited information regarding Pharmacokinetics of Cortisol in the drug label.

Nonclinical Toxicology

There is limited information regarding Nonclinical Toxicology of Cortisol in the drug label.

Clinical Studies

There is limited information regarding Clinical Studies of Cortisol in the drug label.

How Supplied

Storage

There is limited information regarding Cortisol Storage in the drug label.

Images

Drug Images

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Patient Counseling Information

There is limited information regarding Patient Counseling Information of Cortisol in the drug label.

Precautions with Alcohol

  • Alcohol-Cortisol interaction has not been established. Talk to your doctor about the effects of taking alcohol with this medication.

Brand Names

Look-Alike Drug Names

Drug Shortage Status

Price

References

The contents of this FDA label are provided by the National Library of Medicine.

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