Recent news on Hydrocortisone

CollaGenex Pharmaceuticals to Present at the Friedman, Billings ...  -  May 24, 2007
Genetic Engineering News (press release),Alcortin(R) (1% iodoquinol and 2% hydrocortisone), a prescription topical antifungal steroid combination, and Novacort(R) (2% hydrocortisone acetate and

Down Under Boy Returns Swab Irregularity  -  May 16, 2007
Virtual Form Guide,The analyst has confirmed the presence of free hydrocortisone at a level in excess of the permissible threshold. Ms Sheila Laxon and Mr John Symons,

Health Tip: Healing Hemorrhoids  -  May 16, 2007
Atlanta Journal Constitution (subscription),Take an over-the-counter pain reliever to ease pain. Apply a cream that contains witch hazel, or a hydrocortisone cream to relieve pain and itch.

Health Tip: Healing Hemorrhoids  -  May 16, 2007
Forbes,Apply a cream that contains witch hazel, or a hydrocortisone cream to relieve pain and itch. The academy says you should talk with your doctor before using

Tips For Tykes To Stay Active Over Summer Vacation  -  May 11, 2007
Medical News Today (press release),While heavy, greasy creams should be avoided, a mild moisturizer or over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream may be soothing. If blistering or fever occurs,

Keep bugs at bay  -  May 7, 2007
Vancouver Sun (subscription),Ibuprofen, acetaminophen may help for pain. Don't use antihistamines or hydrocortisone on children under two without medical advice.

Reduced Final Height Outcome in Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia ...  -  May 4, 2007
Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism,Thirty-three patients had been treated with prednisone, which resulted in reduced FH compared with patients (n = 92) treated with hydrocortisone (–1.0 ± 0.9

Experts Provide Summer Health Advice  -  May 10, 2007
SpiritIndia,Mosquito Bites: Applying an over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream can reduce redness, inflammation and itchiness, she said. “In addition, you can use an

It's the bank statements that are different  -  May 23, 2007
Reno Gazette Journal,...rubbing alcohol for last summer's bug bites, hydrocortisone cream for last summer's bug bites, hydrogen peroxide (2), powders, creams, eye glass cleaner,

Treating sea itch  -  Apr 25, 2007
Cay Compass,Apply a Hydrocortisone cream to the rash areas and take an oral antihistamine such as Benadryl to soothe the itching (to avoid possible drug interactions do

QUATRX PHARMACEUTICALS: Licensing agreement with CollaGenex ...  -  May 17, 2007
Kauppalehti (press release),Alcortin(R) (1% iodoquinol and 2% hydrocortisone), a prescription topical antifungal steroid combination, and Novacort(R) (2% hydrocortisone acetate and

Try soothing soaks for skin irritation  -  May 22, 2007
Chicago Daily Southtown,Use the hydrocortisone ointment as directed and add an antihistamine, such as Claritin or Benadryl, for the itching. If these measures are not successful,

Fungus known as ringworm is better understood today  -  May 22, 2007
Wilkes Barre Times-Leader,Do not use hydrocortisone or steroid creams, because that will make ringworm worse. Shakir also said that children’s eczema and other skin problems can be

Ringworm: It's not a worm but it is contagious  -  May 21, 2007
The Journal News / Lohud.com,Do not use hydrocortisone or steroid creams because that will make ringworm worse. Shakir also said that children's eczema and other skin problems can be

Bradley Pharmaceuticals Flora-Q(R)2 Probiotic Featured at ...  -  May 18, 2007
Earthtimes.orgAnaMantle HC(R) 2.5% Gel (Lidocaine HCl 3%-Hydrocortisone Acetate 2.5%) is available for the treatment of hemorrhoids. The Pamine(R) line of products,

Bruised Rodd declares that he will ride on  -  May 17, 2007
The Age,...returned a pre-race urine sample that was found to have the presence of free hydrocortisone at a level in excess of the permissible threshold.

Lupin beefs up with Symbiotec steroids joint venture  -  May 16, 2007
BiopharmaReporter.com,Its API range includes beclomethasone dipropionate, betamethasone valerate, budesonide, clobetasol propionate, flumethasone, hydrocortisone acetate,

Navy Recovers LTTE Medical Items  -  May 13, 2007
Sri Lanka Army,05 urine bag, 152 surgical gloves, 138 cotton bandages, 20 Lignocain injections, 01 suture set, 03 catheters, 25 hydrocortisone, 35 cotton wool packs,

Paladin Reports 2007 First Quarter Financial Results & Increases ...  -  May 10, 2007
PharmaLive.com (press release),The agreement includes the acquisition of the rights to the following products: (1) Barriere-HC® (hydrocortisone - silicone), (2) Betnesol® (betamethasone),

Ineffectiveness of Rosiglitazone Therapy in Nelson’s Syndrome  -  May 4, 2007
Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism,Outcome Measure: Plasma ACTH was measured before (0830 h) and 120 min after morning dosing with hydrocortisone (HC). Results: One female withdrew prior to

Paladin Acquires Products from Shire  -  May 2, 2007
PharmaLive.com (press release),Barriere-HC® (hydrocortisone - silicone), (2) Betnesol® (betamethasone), (3) Duvoid® (bethanechol chloride), (4) Florinef® (fludrocortisone acetate),

Paladin Acquires Products from Shire  -  May 2, 2007
Genetic Engineering News (press release),...rights to the following products: (1) Barriere-HC(R) (hydrocortisone - silicone), (2) Betnesol(R) (betamethasone), (3) Duvoid(R) (bethanechol chloride),

Cabinet essentials  -  Apr 30, 2007
Visalia Times-Delta,Hydrocortisone cream can be used all over the body for mosquito bites or other itches; anything stronger you should keep off your face.

US Gives Iraqi Hospitals Broken Promises in Place of Medicine  -  Apr 27, 2007
The NewStandard,According to Dr. Raheem, the hospital was suffering from a shortage of basic antibiotics and medications such as hydrocortisone and painkillers.

CollaGenex Pharmaceuticals to Host First Quarter 2007 Financial ...  -  26 Apr 2007
PharmaLive.com (press release),Alcortin(R) (1% iodoquinol and 2% hydrocortisone), a prescription topical antifungal steroid combination, and Novacort(R) (2% hydrocortisone acetate and

DuoCort AB: DuoCort announces Phase I Data Presentation at the ...  -  Apr 25, 2007
PharmaLive.com (press release),The Phase I study showed that both the DuoCort 5 mg and 20 mg hydrocortisone dual-release tablets were safe and well tolerated.

Use Of Hydrocortisone Reduces Incidence Of Atrial Fibrillation ...  -  Apr 15, 2007
Medical News Today (press release),Patients were randomized to receive either 100-mg hydrocortisone or matching placebo the evening of the operative day, then 1 dose every 8 hours during the

First-Time Generic Approvals: Corzide, Cipro XR, Cortef  -  Apr 20, 2007
Medscape (subscription)Hydrocortisone tablets are indicated for the treatment of allergic states; endocrine and rheumatic disorders; and collagen, dermatologic, respiratory,

Steroids Help Prevent Atrial Fibrillation After Cardiac Surgery  -  Apr 13, 2007
Medscape (subscription)The administration of intravenous hydrocortisone reduced the relative risk for postoperative AF by 37% compared with placebo in patients undergoing coronary

Corticosteroids Stem Atrial Fibrillation After Cardiac Surgery  -  Apr 10, 2007
MedPage Today,KUOPIO, Finland, April 10 -- Intravenous hydrocortisone after cardiac surgery had a 37% lower relative risk of post-op atrial fibrillation compared with

Staying healthy away from home  -  Apr 17, 2007
MSNBCBut no one could help beyond giving her a shot of antihistamine with a chaser of over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream. “I asked one doctor what islanders

Salix Pharmaceuticals Announces 1Q2007 Financial Results ...  -  Apr 24, 2007
PharmaLive.com (press release),USP), ANUSOL-HC(R) (Hydrocortisone Cream, USP) and PROCTOCORT(R) (Hydrocortisone Cream, USP). Balsalazide disodium tablets, Granulated Mesalamine,

Steroids Help in Heart Surgery  -  Apr 11, 2007
Ivanhoe,Some patients received either 100 milligrams of the steroid hydrocortisone or a placebo the night of their surgery and one dose every eight hours over the

Corticosteroids for the Prevention of Atrial Fibrillation After ...  -  Apr 10, 2007
Journal of American Medical Association (subscription),Intervention Patients were randomized to receive either 100-mg hydrocortisone or matching placebo as follows: the first dose in the evening of the operative

Corticosteroids Lowers Atrial Fibrillation following Heart Surgery  -  Apr 10, 2007
Insider Medicine,Patients were given 100 mg hydrocortisone or placebo on the day of surgery, then one dose every eight hours for the next three days.

CollaGenex Pharmaceuticals Provides Update on Examination of ...  -  Apr 23, 2007
PharmaLive.com (press release),Alcortin(TM) (1% iodoquinol and 2% hydrocortisone), a prescription topical antifungal steroid combination, and Novacort(TM) (2% hydrocortisone acetate

Pocket Doc  -  Apr 9, 2007
Chicago Flame Online (subscription),You or your brother can try applying a skin oil to his scalp after shaving, and if that doesn't help, try a non-prescription strength hydrocortisone lotion.

Consumer Concerns  -  Apr 15, 2007
Stabroek News,Vioform Hydrocortisone Cream: Before using your cream. The cream has been prescribed to treat the skin problem you showed to your doctor.

Phoqus agrees 2.5 mln stg loan with Oxford Finance  -  Apr 3, 2007
Hemscott,...formulation of hydrocortisone, which is due to enter Phase II clinical trials for congenital adrenal hyperplasia and adrenal insufficiency shortly.

Prepare medicine cabinets for big, little pains of life  -  Apr 2, 2007
Jackson Clarion Ledger,Itches: Hydrocortisone cream can be used all over the body for mosquito bites or other itches; anything stronger should be kept off your face, he adds.

Phoqus reports unchanged annual losses; eyeing licensing deal this ...  -  Mar 30, 2007
Hemscott,The company is waiting for phase II results from the trial of Chronocort, a once-daily hydrocortisone tablet for the treatment of adrenal insufficiency.

Salix Pharmaceuticals Licenses DIACOL(TM) to Dr. Falk Pharma in Europe  -  Apr 17, 2007
Genetic Engineering News (press release),USP), ANUSOL-HC(R) (Hydrocortisone Cream, USP) and PROCTOCORT(R) (Hydrocortisone Cream, USP). Balsalazide disodium tablets, Granulated Mesalamine,

Salix Pharmaceuticals Licenses DIACOLâ„¢ to Dr. Falk Pharma in Europe  -  Apr 17, 2007
Business Wire (press release),DIURIL ® (chlorothiazide) Suspension, AZASAN ® (Azathioprine Tablets, USP), ANUSOL-HC ® (Hydrocortisone Cream, USP) and PROCTOCORT ® (Hydrocortisone

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Needs to Be Recognized in Primary Care  -  Apr 16, 2007
Annals of Internal MedicineInvestigators have also administered hydrocortisone to see whether it prevents the PTSD that sometimes follows septic shock. One of 9 patients from the

Dr Sarah: Worth trying oral B complex for your fatigue  -  Apr 22, 2007
Sunday Life,Short of spending the rest of my life applying increasing amounts of hydrocortisone, and eating paracetamol, what can I do? High stress levels can certainly

Street medicine gives relief to homeless  -  Apr 17, 2007
Baltimore Sun,The lifesaving starts with steps that might seem small to those who have Band-Aids, pain relievers and hydrocortisone cream close at hand.

TAKE STOCK  -  Apr 17, 2007
Asbury Park Press,Hydrocortisone cream can be used all over the body for mosquito bites or other itches; anything stronger you should keep off your face, he adds.

Hair's looking at you?: How painful is a bikini wax, and what ...  -  Apr 17, 2007
Kane County Chronicle,If a rash occurs, Sauer suggests using hydrocortisone. Neosporin with pain relief should be applied to any skin tears. Another option for ridding yourself

Here's what to do when it's time to get rid of those blotches  -  Apr 16, 2007
Mineral Wells Index,She said she also uses sunscreen and a hydrocortisone cream. “If you don’t do the prevention, the problem comes back,� Roberts said.

Severe itching from scabies caused by burrowing mites  -  Apr 15, 2007
Evansville Courier & Press (subscription),An oral antihistamine like Benadryl and a steroid cream such as hydrocortisone can provide some relief. Scabies is highly contagious and spreads from direct

Waikiki jellyfish sting 164  -  Apr 12, 2007
Honolulu Advertiser,She said over-the-counter hydrocortisone creams and oral doses of Benadryl may help relieve some of the pain, which can linger for hours.

Corticosteroids won't bulk up muscles, may help beat disease  -  Apr 11, 2007
Casa Grande Valley Newspapers,A staple in most home medicine cabinets is hydrocortisone (Cortaid), a steroid skin cream used to treat skin allergies or simple itching.

Skincare Revealed: The Truth About Chapped Lips  -  Apr 11, 2007
Emediawire (press release),For small cuts in the corners, or painful and infected lips, use a topical antibiotic or hydrocortisone cream. While your lips are healing,

Prepare your family for life's big, little pains  -  Apr 10, 2007
Baxter Bulletin,Hydrocortisone cream can be used all over the body for mosquito bites or other itches; anything stronger you should keep off your face.

Keep medicine cabinet stocked  -  Apr 3, 2007
The Spokesman Review,Hydrocortisone cream can be used all over the body for mosquito bites or other itches; anything stronger, you should keep off your face, he adds.

Ear drops curb tube sequelae  -  Mar 30, 2007
AAP News (subscription)...no drops (control group), ofloxacin otic drops (FLOX group) or neomycin sulfate-polymyxin B sulfate-hydrocortisone suspension otic drops (COS group).

The Best Ways to Treat and Prevent Bug Bites  -  Mar 29, 2007
abc7.com,What does work is to apply ice and topical hydrocortisone creams or first aid ointments. If it still bothers you he recommends over the counter oral

CutisPharma, Inc. Receives Verified Accreditation for Wholesale ...  -  Mar 29, 2007
Drug Newswire (press release),...kits on the market: five progesterone suppository compounding kits, two testosterone kits, one hydrocortisone kit, and one Magic Mouthwash kit.

FIELD AND FOREST FACTS: Bees and wasps — spring trouble  -  Mar 27, 2007
Nacogdoches Daily Sentinel,So, applying an antihistamine such as Benadryl or hydrocortisone cream and/or taking Benadryl in capsule form will usually alleviate symptoms.

Why and how do body parts itch? Why does it feel good to scratch ...  -  Mar 25, 2007
Scientific AmericanThese agents include lotions and creams (such as calamine and hydrocortisone), antihistamines, opioid antagonists, aspirin and ultraviolet light therapy.

Soothe Sunburn with Nature's Pharmacy  -  Mar 22, 2007
Mother Earth News,In one study, researchers compared three sunburn treatments: witch hazel, I percent hydrocortisone and chamomile cream. Hydrocortisone was more effective

Salix Pharmaceuticals Reports 4Q2006 and FY2006 Results  -  Feb 28, 2007
Business Wire (press release),Proctocort ® Cream (Hydrocortisone Cream USP) 1% and Proctocort ® Suppositories (Hydrocortisone Acetate Rectal Suppositories, 30 mg).

CollaGenex Pharmaceuticals to Present at the Cowen and Company ...  -  Mar 7, 2007
PharmaLive.com (press release),Alcortin(TM) (1% iodoquinol and 2% hydrocortisone), a prescription topical antifungal steroid combination, and Novacort(TM) (2% hydrocortisone acetate

CutisPharma, Inc. Receives Verified Accreditation for Wholesale ...  -  Mar 21, 2007
PR Newswire (press release),...kits on the market: five progesterone suppository compounding kits, two testosterone kits, one hydrocortisone kit, and one Magic Mouthwash kit.

Effect of Corticosteroids on 18 F-FDG Uptake in Tumor Lesions ...  -  Mar 1, 2007
Journal of Nuclear Medicine (subscription)After hydrocortisone administration, a similar reduction in the viable cell fraction was seen. The inflammatory response was less pronounced but developed

SIRS-Lab: Expertisedienst voor onderzoek genenexpressie ...  -  Mar 21, 2007
Netherlands Corporate News (persbericht),Ministry of Education and Research will allow for a better understanding of the impact of low dosed hydrocortisone in patients with severe infections.

Don’t feel the burn  -  Mar 17, 2007
Sunday Herald,...l Licorice contains glycyrrhetinic acid (GA), which functions as a natural hydrocortisone, soothing inflamed skin, reducing any potential swelling,

What's in your medicine cabinet?  -  Mar 13, 2007
Indianapolis Star,Hydrocortisone cream can be used all over the body for mosquito bites or other itches, says Dr. Thomas Mabel of Hazel Dell Family Medicine in Carmel.

Infections, allergies may cause itchy spots  -  Mar 6, 2007
Daily Mail - Charleston,We have tried baby Benadryl and it doesn't work, so my wife is now trying 1 percent hydrocortisone cream on the spots. Is this a good idea,

Infusion of hydrocortisone helps in sepsis  -  Feb 19, 2007
United Press International19 (UPI) -- Continuous infusion of hydrocortisone reduces hyperglycemia in patients with septic shock, according to a randomized controlled clinical trial

Continuous Infusion Of Hydrocortisone Reduces Hyperglyaemia In ...  -  Feb 18, 2007
Medical News Today (press release),Changing how critically ill patients are treated with hydrocortisone could reduce hyperglycemia. The results of a randomized controlled clinical trial,

Effect of hydrocortisone treatment modality on glycemic control in ...  -  Feb 18, 2007
News-Medical.net,The study shows that continuous infusion of low-dose hydrocortisone minimizes hyperglycaemic episodes, serious adverse events that can lead to insulin

Hydrocortisone Continuous Drip in ICU Pushed for Better Glycemic ...  -  Feb 16, 2007
Psychiatric Times,Explain to interested patients that the difference found in the study between the two types of hydrocortisone administration methods were relatively small,

Hydrocortisone Continuous Drip in ICU Pushed for Better Glycemic ...  -  Feb 16, 2007
MedPage Today,16 -- Continuous hydrocortisone infusions for septic shock in the intensive care unit (ICU) may yield fewer hyperglycemia episodes and less work for nurses

Medical Operation Helps Soldiers Build Trust  -  Feb 22, 2007
NewsBlaze,..."We gave them some hydrocortisone last time and some instructions on how to use it. I was really surprised at how much her condition had improved.

Doctor feelgood  -  Feb 19, 2007
Scotsman,Sometimes a small injection of the steroid hydrocortisone can help. But the best treatment is indeed a small operation to decompress the nerve and relieve

Whittle Fined $7000 for Positive Swab  -  Jan 31, 2007
Virtual Form Guide,Class 3 Handicap (Division 1) - 2038 metres at Allan Scott Park Morphettville on Wednesday, 12 July 2006, which detected the substance Hydrocortisone.

Ease aches with stock of medicine  -  Jan 30, 2007
Red and Black,..."If a skin allergy occurs, you would also want to use an anti-itch cream such as Hydrocortisone." Everyone hates to be up all night with a nagging cough,

CollaGenex Pharmaceuticals to Present at the Roth Capital Partners ...  -  Feb 14, 2007
PharmaLive.com (press release),Alcortin(TM) (1% iodoquinol and 2% hydrocortisone), a prescription topical antifungal steroid combination, and Novacort(TM) (2% hydrocortisone acetate

Winter's an ITCH  -  Feb 20, 2007
Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription),Barbosa said a humidifier, bath oil or over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream are other ways to treat dryness and itch. Certain ingredients can ease the urge

Risky alternative?  -  Feb 20, 2007
Guardian Unlimited,The doctor had prescribed hydrocortisone cream and antibiotics. "The cream was so strong I was concerned about putting it on her face.

Chattem Reports 8% Revenue Increase  -  Feb 12, 2007
The Chattanoogan,The acquired brands include ACT(R), an anti-cavity mouthwash/mouth rinse; Cortizone, a hydrocortisone anti-itch product; Unisom(R) an OTC sleep aid;

Chattem Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2006 Results; Company ...  -  Feb 12, 2007
Business Wire (press release),The acquired brands include ACT®, an anti-cavity mouthwash/mouth rinse; Cortizone, a hydrocortisone anti-itch product; Unisom® an OTC sleep aid; Kaopectate®

How to stay healthy traveling in a developing country  -  Feb 11, 2007
Redlands Daily Facts,...a decongestant and antihistamine for allergies, some antibiotic ointment and hydrocortisone cream for bites, Band-Aids and moleskin for blisters.

Ask The Doctor: Avoiding The Winter Itch  -  Feb 9, 2007
KSDK,..."If you actually have a red, itchy, scaly rash though, using an over-the-counter product like hydrocortisone can be helpful.

Feeling itchy? Winter will do it to you  -  Feb 9, 2007
Waterloo Record,Barbosa said a humidifier, bath oil or over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream are other ways to treat dryness and itch.

Health Watch: Unwanted hair in women  -  Feb 8, 2007
Ithaca Journal,Specific medical treatment involves the use of a small daily dose of synthetic steroids (hydrocortisone, prednisone or dexamethasone) to suppress the excess

In your face, winter: Fight effects of dry skin  -  Feb 8, 2007
DesMoinesRegister.com,...a skin condition that turns into a bumpy, scaly, red rash - a topical corticosteroid (which is a stronger version of hydrocortisone cream) may help.

Diminished Glucocorticoid Negative Feedback in Polydipsic ...  -  Feb 6, 2007
Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism,Beginning at 1930 h, hydrocortisone was infused over 150 min at 0.03 mg/kg·h. Blood samples and other measures were obtained at 20-min intervals from 1850

Cardioprotective Effects of Methylprednisolone Treatment in ...  -  Feb 6, 2007
DG News...application regimens [bolus, continuous infusion], pharmacokinetics of drugs [methylprednisolone, dexa-, or hydrocortisone], and non-uniform doses.

Beware the leaves of 3  -  Feb 2, 2007
Asheville Citizen-Times,If you have a rash already, use a hydrocortisone cream to relieve the itching. Q: Are pets susceptible to these poisonous plants?

Eczema Treatment Tips for Harsh Winter Weather  -  Jan 31, 2007
The Open Press (press release)Before the introduction of steroids such as hydrocortisone, EFAs were the primary eczema treatment. They are natural anti-inflammatories and contain vital

Fontaines ramp up drive to help soldiers serving abroad  -  Jan 31, 2007
The Navasota Examiner,The most urgent needs include hand warmers, music CDs, phone cards, magazines, letters from children, Neosporin and hydrocortisone cream, Advil, Tylenol,

Reducing Risks of Infusion Related Reactions in Targeted Cancer ...  -  Jan 30, 2007
PharmiWeb.com (press release),Types of corticosteroid used in MABEL included budesonide, dexamethasone, hydrocortisone, prednisone and others, while antihistamines used included

Treatment of Chronic Radial Epicondylitis with Botulinum Toxin A  -  Feb 1, 2007
Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (subscription)Kleinkort JA, Wood F. Phonophoresis with 1 percent versus 10 percent hydrocortisone. Phys Ther.1975; 55:1320 -4.[Medline]. Groppel JL, Nirschl RP.

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