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Hydrocortisone (Efcortesol) Injection 100mg/1ml – Pack of 5
Hydrocortisone (Efcortesol) Injection 100mg/1ml is a corticosteroid injection for use where a rapid corticosteroid effect is required. It contains hydrocortisone sodium phosphate and is supplied as 1ml glass ampoules, with 5 ampoules per pack. This presentation is used in emergency and clinical settings and may also be used for local injection into inflamed soft tissue, such as tennis elbow, tenosynovitis, or bursitis.
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Hydrocortisone (Efcortesol) Injection 100mg/1ml for Emergency and Acute Clinical Use
Hydrocortisone (Efcortesol) Injection 100mg/1ml contains hydrocortisone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid used where a rapid corticosteroid response is required. It is used in clinical settings for emergency and acute situations, including severe allergic reactions, acute adrenal insufficiency, and severe shock, and may also be used as a local injection for certain inflamed soft tissue conditions such as tennis elbow, tenosynovitis, or bursitis.
Corticosteroids are related to hormones naturally produced by the adrenal glands. This product is intended to support treatment protocols in situations where prompt corticosteroid administration is needed. It is supplied in glass ampoules and should be stored below 25°C in the outer carton.
8 Benefits of Hydrocortisone Injection
- 100mg/1ml hydrocortisone sodium phosphate injection for situations where a rapid corticosteroid effect is required.
- Suitable for emergency and clinical use where hydrocortisone injection is prescribed as part of patient management.
- Used in a range of acute care settings, including severe allergic reactions, acute adrenal insufficiency, shock, and status asthmaticus, as directed by a healthcare professional.
- May also be used for local injection into inflamed soft tissue, including conditions such as tennis elbow, tenosynovitis, or bursitis.
- Acts as a corticosteroid preparation, providing anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive activity consistent with this class of medicine.
- Presented in sterile glass ampoules for controlled clinical handling and administration.
- Pack of 5 ampoules to support stocked treatment areas, emergency kits, and clinical environments.
- Store below 25°C and keep ampoules in the outer carton to help protect the product during storage.
For Emergency, Acute and Local Corticosteroid Use by Healthcare Professionals
Hydrocortisone (Efcortesol) Injection 100mg/1ml is intended for use by trained healthcare professionals in situations where a rapid corticosteroid effect is required. It may be used in emergency care settings, including severe allergic reactions such as anaphylaxis, acute asthma episodes, severe shock linked to trauma, surgery or infection, and acute adrenal insufficiency.
It may also be used for local injection into inflamed soft tissue, such as in cases of tennis elbow, tenosynovitis or bursitis. This product is suitable for professional medical environments where injectable corticosteroid treatment forms part of a clinician-led care plan.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Pack Size | Pack of 5 |
| Active Ingredient | Hydrocortisone sodium phosphate |
| Strength | 100mg/1ml |
| Form | Solution for injection |
| Intended Use | For situations where a rapid corticosteroid effect is required |
| Ampoule Size | 1ml |
| Storage | Store below 25°C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Efcortesol Injection is used where a rapid corticosteroid effect is required. This may include emergency situations and certain inflammatory soft tissue conditions, depending on clinical judgement.
Each injection contains hydrocortisone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid.
Corticosteroids are medicines related to the natural hormones produced by the adrenal glands, including cortisol and aldosterone.
It may be used in severe allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, as part of appropriate medical treatment.
Store below 25°C and keep the ampoules in the outer carton.
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