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Cortef, CORTICOSTEROIDS Low Potency (Topical),
What is this drug for? Drugs.com:"Topical corticosteroids (kor-ti-ko-STER-oyds)
are used to help relieve redness, swelling,
itching, and discomfort of many skin problems.
These medicines are like cortisone. They
belong to the general family of medicines
called steroids.Most corticosteroids are
available only with your doctor's prescription."
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c/o Network Solutions
P.O. Box 447
Herndon, VA 20172-0447
Phone: (570) 708-8780
E-mail: contact @ drugs.com
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Cortef Suspension, How should I take this medicine? Drugdigest.org:"Take hydrocortisone oral suspension by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Shake well before using. Use a specially marked spoon or container to measure your medicine. Ask your pharmacist if you do not have one; ousehold spoons are not always accurate. Take with milk or food to avoid stomach upset. If you are only taking hydrocortisone once a day, take it in the morning, which is the time your body normally secretes cortisol. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed."DrugDigest
Expresscripts.com
521 Alton Rd #208,
Miami Beach, FL 33140, US
E-mail: questions@express-scripts.com
http://www.drugdigest.org/DD/DVH/Uses/0,3915,8024|Cortef%2BSuspension,00.html#howToTake
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Corticosteroids, Use in Children, Healthtouch.com:"Corticosteroids may cause infections such as chickenpox or measles to be more serious in children who catch them. These medicines can also slow or stop growth in children and in growing teenagers, especially when they are used for a long time. Before this medicine is given to children or teenagers, you should discuss its use with your child's doctor and then carefully follow the doctor's instructions."Health Touch.com
Cardinal Health, Inc.
7000 Cardinal Place
Dublin, Ohio 43017 US
Phone: (614) 757-5014 or Fax: (614) 757-6014
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Hydrocortisone, What is the most important information I should know about hydrocortisone? Healthyahoo.com:"Do not stop taking hydrocortisone suddenly if you have been taking it for a few weeks. You may need a gradual reduction in dosage before you stop taking this medication. Take oral hydrocortisone with food or milk to lessen stomach upset. Carry some type of medical identification that will let others know you are taking hydrocortisone in the case of an emergency."Health Yahoo.com
Yahoo! Inc.
701 First Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA, 94089 (US)
http://health.yahoo.com/drug/d00254a1#d00254a1-important
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Corticosteroids (Glucocorticoid Effects), Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Considerations, Mayoclinic.com:"Pregnancy—Studies on birth defects with corticosteroids have not been done in humans. However, studies in animals have shown that corticosteroids cause birth defects. Breast-feeding—Corticosteroids pass into breast milk and may cause problems with growth or other unwanted effects in nursing babies. Depending on the amount of medicine you are taking every day, it may be necessary for you to take another medicine or to stop breast-feeding during treatment."Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
200 1st St. S.W.
Rochester, MN 55905
E-mail: comments@mayoclinic.com
http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?objectid=BF779C0C-E238-4235-A3D4F14F4B11D954#Before%20Using%20This%20Medicine
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Hydrocortisone, What do I do if I miss a dose? Medformation.com:"Take a missed dose as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one. Return to your regular schedule. Do not take a double dose or extra doses. Do not change dose or stop taking medicine without talking with healthcare provider."Allina Hospitals & Clinics
System Office
710 East 24th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Phone: (651) 697-3333 or (1-800) 877-7878
E-mail Contact Form: http://www.allina.com/ahs/help.nsf/page/contact
http://www.medformation.com/ac/CAM.nsf/consdrugs/Hydrocortisonecd.html#MissDose
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Cortef, PRESCRIBED FOR, Medicinenet.com:"Hydrocortisone is used to achieve prompt suppression of inflammation in many inflammatory and allergic conditions. Examples of inflammatory conditions include rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus, acute gouty arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn's disease. Hydrocortisone is also used in the treatment of blood cell cancers (leukemias), and lymph gland cancers (lymphomas)."MedicineNet,Inc.
903 Calle Amanecer, Suite 300
San Clemente, CA 92673
Phone: (949) 940-6500 or Fax: (949) 940-1094
E-mail: smartservice@medicinenet.com
http://www.medicinenet.com/hydrocortisone_oral/article.htm
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CORTEF, SIDE EFFECTS, Pharmacyhealth.net:"May cause dizziness, nausea, indigestion, increased appetite, weight gain, weakness or sleep disturbances. These effects should disappear as your body adjusts to the medication. If they persist or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you experience: vomiting of blood, black or tarry stools, puffing of the face, swelling of the ankles or feet, unusual weight gain, prolonged sore throat or fever, muscle weakness, breathing difficulties, mood changes, vision changes."Yourlabtest.com
210 Fairfax Blvd.
Atlanta, GA 30319
Phone: (800) 209-1689.
E-mail: info@medpharmacy.com or info@pharmacyhealth.net
http://www.pharmacyhealth.net/d/cortef-8824.htm
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Cortef (oral), DRUG INTERACTIONS, Webmd.com:"Before you take this drug, tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medications you are taking especially: aspirin, arthritis medication, anticoagulants ("blood thinners"), diuretics ("water pills"), rifampin, phenobarbital, estrogen (e.g., birth control pills), phenytoin, ketoconazole, drugs for diabetes."Web MD
669 River Drive, Center 2
Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
Phone: (201) 703-3400 or Fax: (201) 703-3401
Sales Support: (1-877) GO-WEBMD
E-mail Contact Form: http://www.webmd.com/about-webmd-policies/about-contact-us
http://my.webmd.com/drugs/drug-6730-Cortef+Oral.aspx?drugid=6730&drugname=Cortef+Oral#interactions
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Hydrocortisone (Cortef), Overdose Symptoms, Wholehealthmd.com:"Fever, muscle or joint pain, nausea, dizziness, fainting, difficulty breathing. Prolonged overuse: Moonface, obesity, unusual hair growth, acne, loss of sexual function, muscle wasting."WholeHealthMD.com, LLC.
46040 Center Oak Plaza, Suite 130,
Sterling, VA 20166.
E-mail: contactus@awhinc.com
http://www.wholehealthmd.com/refshelf/drugs_view/1,1524,301,00.html#Overdose_Symptoms
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