Anti-inflammatory agent. Hydrocortisone is indicated for any condition in which rapid and intense corticosteroid effect is required such as: 1. Endocrine disorders Primary or secondary adrenocortical insufficiency 2. Collagen diseases Systemic lupus erythematosus 3. Dermatological diseases Severe erythema multiforme (Stevens-Johnson syndrome) 4. Allergic states Bronchial asthma, anaphylactic reactions 5. Gastro-intestinal diseases Ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease 6. Respiratory diseases Aspiration of gastric contents 7. Medical emergencies Hydrocortisone is indicated in the treatment of shock secondary to adrenocortical insufficiency or shock unresponsive to conventional therapy when adrenocortical insufficiency may be present.