Hydrocortisone

Pregnancy & gynaecology-specific. Every dose row is source-referenced; verify against institutional protocols.

HydrocortisoneEMERGENCY KITSystemic glucocorticoid

Regimens checked: 2026-10-17. Each indication has its own preparation, limits and safety checks.

Hydrocortisone: indication-specific regimens
Indication	Dose	Route	Frequency	Duration / preparation	Maximum	Monitoring / cautions
Glucocorticoid component of ICU storm treatment Society for Endocrinology / BTA / ETA joint consensus, Taylor et al.checked	100 mg IV loading, then 50 mg every 6 hours	Slow IV injection	Load once, then every 6 hours	Stop/review when stable if no accompanying adrenal insufficiency; the ongoing plan depends on cause and duration · For the cited 100 mg powder vial add up to 2 mL sterile water for injections; if prepared with 2 mL, concentration is approximately 50 mg/mL: 100 mg=2 mL, 50 mg=1 mL. Give slowly over at least 1 minute and verify the actual product Preparation cross-checked against the Panpharma 100 mg powder product information; solution ampoules have different concentrations.	2026 joint-statement schedule: 100 mg load plus 200 mg/day maintenance, not a blended older 300 mg loading schedule	Monitor Glucose, electrolytes, BP, infection and clinical recovery; reassess ongoing adrenal-support need Contraindications / cautions Life-saving short-course use needs risk assessment rather than delaying treatment; review systemic fungal infection or known steroid hypersensitivity

Pregnancy safety

Treat a life-threatening indication promptly; monitor glucose and infection

Lactation

Short emergency treatment and longer courses require different feeding review