Solu-Cortef Dosage

Generic name: hydrocortisone (injection)
Drug class: Glucocorticoids

Medically reviewed by A Ras MD.

Recommended Adult Dosing

Dosage forms: INJ

[20-240 mg/day IM/IV divided bid-qid]

Alt: 100-500 mg IM/IV q2-6h; Info: dose, frequency varies by condition; taper dose gradually to D/C if high-dose or long-term use

[100 mg IV q6-8h x24-48h]

Alt: start 100 mg IV x1, then 240 mg/day IV infusion x24-48h

[300-400 mg/day IV divided q6h]

[200-300 mg/day IV divided q6-8h x5-10 days, then taper dose over 5-7 days to D/C]

Max: 300 mg/day; Alt: start 100 mg IV x1, then 240 mg/day IV infusion x5-10 days, then taper dose over 5-7 days to D/C

renal impairment: no adjustment

HD/PD: not defined

[not defined]

SRC: NLM .