Hisone-20 Tablet 10's

Hisone-20 Tablet 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 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 as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take Hisone-20 Tablet based on your medical condition. Sometimes, Hisone-20 Tablet 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 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 . If you have been vaccinated recently or are about to get vaccinated, inform your doctor before taking Hisone-20 Tablet . Drive only if you are alert after taking Hisone-20 Tablet . If you have an infection, avoid taking Hisone-20 Tablet , and if you develop any new infection while on treatment with Hisone-20 Tablet , consult a doctor.

Hisone-20 Tablet 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.

• Acne
• Increased hair growth
• Weight gain
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Nausea
• Tiredness
• Indigestion

Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to Hydrocortisone or other medicines. If you are pregnant or a nursing mother, please inform your doctor before taking Hisone-20 Tablet . If you have been vaccinated recently or are about to get vaccinated, inform your doctor before taking Hisone-20 Tablet . Some people may experience mood changes (feeling depressed or high), difficulty in thinking or being confused and losing their memory, feeling anxious, sleeping problems, feeling, hearing, or seeing things that do not exist, and having strange and frightening thoughts. If you experience any of these problems, please consult your doctor immediately. If you have an infection, avoid taking Hisone-20 Tablet , and if you develop any new infection while on treatment with Hisone-20 Tablet , consult a doctor.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Inform your doctor if you are taking antidiabetic drugs (insulin), non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (aspirin, ibuprofen, diclofenac, naproxen), blood thinners (warfarin), cardiac glycosides (digoxin), diuretics (water tablets), medicines used to treat glaucoma (acetazolamide), central nervous system stimulant (ephedrine), antituberculosis drugs (rifabutin, rifampicin), anticonvulsants (phenobarbital, phenytoin, carbamazepine, primidone), growth hormone (somatropin), oral contraceptive, anti-progesterone (mifepristone), antifungal (amphotericin B, ketoconazole), antibiotic (erythromycin), anti-asthma drug (theophylline), an ulcer healing drug (carbenoxolone) and anti-HIV drugs (ritonavir).

Drug-Food Interactions: Hisone-20 Tablet may interact with St. John's wort (an antidepressant herbal supplement).

Drug-Disease Interaction: Avoid taking Hisone-20 Tablet if you have candida, thrush, or other infections. If you have ever had severe depression or bipolar disorder, tuberculosis (TB), glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye), have recently had a heart attack or high blood pressure, fits, osteoporosis (thinning of bones), diabetes, thyroid problems, weakened immune system, stomach ulcers, liver, kidney or heart problems, infection, inform your doctor before taking Hisone-20 Tablet .

• INSULIN HUMAN
• ASPIRIN
• IBUPROFEN
• DICLOFENAC
• NAPROXEN
• WARFARIN
• DIGOXIN
• ACETAZOLAMIDE
• EPHEDRINE
• RIFABUTIN
• RIFAMPICIN
• PHENOBARBITAL
• PHENYTOIN
• CARBAMAZEPINE
• PRIMIDONE
• SOMATROPIN
• MIFEPRISTONE
• AMPHOTERICIN B
• KETOCONAZOLE
• ERYTHROMYCIN
• THEOPHYLLINE
• CARBENOXOLONE
• RITONAVIR

• Eat foods rich in quercetin (a flavonoid), such as apples, cherries, broccoli, spinach, and blueberries.
• Consuming food rich in probiotics helps in developing the immune system against allergies.
• Limit intake of food that might trigger allergies, such as dairy products, soy, eggs, and nuts.
• Avoid the consumption of foods with excess sugar, as it may flare up inflammation.
• Include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats, and fish in your diet.
• Reducing stress and maintaining a regular sleep pattern would be helpful.
• Avoid getting in contact with harsh soaps, detergents, and rough fabrics.

Hisone-20 Tablet may increase the risk of infections, especially if taken for a prolonged period, as it may weaken the immune system. Therefore, it is advised to stay away from people having chickenpox, measles, or shingles as they can severely affect someone while taking Hisone-20 Tablet .

Addison's disease: It is a disorder in which adrenal glands do not produce enough steroid hormones, cortisol and aldosterone. It is also known as hypocortisolism or primary adrenal insufficiency. The symptoms include darkening of the skin, extreme tiredness, nausea and dizziness upon standing.

Inflammation: It is a response generated by damage to living tissues. This response is a defence mechanism to protect the body from injury, infection, or disease. The symptoms of inflammation include redness, pain, swelling, heat, or loss of function. Inflammation can be caused by certain medications, acute and chronic conditions, or exposure to foreign materials or irritants your body can’t eliminate easily.