Cortisone
In the US, Cortisone (hydrocortisone topical) is a member of the drug class glucocorticoids and is used to treat Adrenal Insufficiency, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Berylliosis, Bursitis, Chorioditis, Chorioretinitis, Conjunctivitis, Dermatomyositis, Epicondylitis - Tennis Elbow, Erythroblastopenia, Gouty Arthritis, Hemolytic Anemia, Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura, Iridocyclitis, Iritis, Keratitis, Loeffler's Syndrome, Lymphoma, Nephrotic Syndrome, Osteoarthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Sarcoidosis, Shock, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Uveitis.
US matches:
- Cortisone
- Cortisone Cream Intensive Healing
- Cortisone maximum strength
- Cortisone Acetate
- Cortisone Cortisone Acetate
Ingredient matches for Cortisone
Cortisone (BAN, DCF, DCIT) is known as Cortisone in the US.
Hydrocortisone 21-acetate (a derivative of Hydrocortisone) is reported as an ingredient of Cortisone in the following countries:
- Ethiopia
International Drug Name Search
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| BAN | British Approved Name |
| DCF | Dénomination Commune Française |
| DCIT | Denominazione Comune Italiana |
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