Hydrocortisone Compound

• Hydrocortisone is available by prescription only.

• Hydrocortisone is a synthetic glucocorticoid used to treat...

• Allergies

• Asthma

• Arthritis

• Inflammation

• Inflammatory bowel disease

• Shock

• Skin disease

• Hydrocortisone compound is available in...

• A capsule

• An oral suspension

• Keep out of the reach of children and pets.

• Use with extreme caution in pregnant pets.

• Use with caution in pets suffering from...

• Cushing's disease

• Diabetes

• GI ulcers

• Heart disease

• Osteoporosis

• Thrombocytopenia

• Tuberculosis

• Pets may need to gradually discontinue hydrocortisone use.

• Hydrocortisone may interact with some other medications. Inform your veterinarian of any and all medications your pet may be taking, especially...

• Antacids

• Antibiotics

• Aspirin

• Corticosteroids

• Digoxin

• Immunosuppressive drugs

• Insulin

• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

• Theophylline

• Store at room temperature.

• Shake oral suspensions well before use.

• Store protected from light and moisture.

• Give as directed by your veterinarian.

• Follow the instructions printed on the prescription label.

• Hydrocortisone treatment should be gradually discontinued.

• Finish the entirety of the prescription unless instructed otherwise by your veterinarian.

• Shake oral suspensions well.

• Store at room temperature, protected from light and moisture.

• Hydrocortisone may cause birth defects. Use cautiously in pregnant pets.

• Hydrocortisone use should be gradually discontinued. Abruptly discontinuing hydrocortisone treatment could result in serious side effects.