Hisone-20 Tablet 10's belongs to a class of medicines called corticosteroids. It is used as a hormone replacement for cortisol (a natural hormone) when your body does not make enough cortisol (ex: Addison's disease). It is used as a replacement therapy for children with congenital adrenal hyperplasia. Also, it is used postoperatively and during serious illness or trauma in children with known adrenal insufficiency or doubtful adrenocortical reserve. Also, it is used to treat various illnesses involving inflammation (swelling, redness, heat, and tenderness) in the body, such as severe allergies, asthma, certain forms of arthritis, blood, skin, kidney, eye, thyroid and intestinal disorders, and certain types of cancer.

Hisone-20 Tablet 10's contains 'Hydrocortisone', a corticosteroid that works as a replacement therapy for the natural steroid hormone cortisol. Also, it works by inhibiting the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching, and swelling.

Take Hisone-20 Tablet 10's as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take Hisone-20 Tablet 10's based on your medical condition. Sometimes, Hisone-20 Tablet 10's may cause common side effects such as acne, increased hair growth, weight gain, dizziness, headache, nausea, tiredness or indigestion. Most of these side effects of Hisone-20 Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Hydrocortisone or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or a nursing mother, please inform your doctor before taking Hisone-20 Tablet 10's. If you have been vaccinated recently or are about to get vaccinated, inform your doctor before taking Hisone-20 Tablet 10's. Drive only if you are alert after taking Hisone-20 Tablet 10's. If you have an infection, avoid taking Hisone-20 Tablet 10's, and if you develop any new infection while on treatment with Hisone-20 Tablet 10's, consult a doctor.

Uses of Hisone-20 Tablet 10's

Treatment of Hormone replacement for cortisol and to treat inflammatory conditions.

Medicinal Benefits

Hisone-20 Tablet 10's contains 'Hydrocortisone', a corticosteroid used as a hormone replacement for cortisol (a natural hormone) when your body does not make enough cortisol (example: Addison's disease). It is used as a replacement therapy for children with congenital adrenal hyperplasia. Also, it is used postoperatively and during serious illness or trauma in children with known adrenal insufficiency or doubtful adrenocortical reserve. Also, it works by inhibiting the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching, and swelling. Thus, it is used to treat various illnesses involving inflammation (swelling, redness, heat, and tenderness) in the body, such as severe allergies, asthma, certain forms of arthritis, blood, skin, kidney, eye, thyroid and intestinal disorders, and certain types of cancer.

Directions for Use

Take Hisone-20 Tablet 10's with or without food as advised by the doctor. Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Hisone-20 Tablet 10's

Acne                      

Increased hair growth

Weight gain

Dizziness

Headache

Nausea

Tiredness

Indigestion.