Data from EMC - Curated by EPG Health - Last updated 19 August 2016

Indication(s)

Hydrocortistab Injection is indicated for the local treatment, by intra-articular or periarticular injection, of arthritic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis when few joints are involved. It is also suitable for the symptomatic treatment, by local injection, of certain non-articular inflammatory conditions such as inflamed tendon sheaths and bursae.

Hydrocortistab Injection is not suitable for the production of systemic effects.

 

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