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Cortisone (Cortone brand) is the systemic, corticosteroid drug. This drug is not available over the counter. It should be prescribed only by a doctor. Cortison uses are: anti-inflammatory acute gouty arthritis), bronchial asthma, inflamatory bowel disease, adrenocortical insufficiency (hormone replacement therapy), immunosuppression (rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, allergic states. Doses range based on age and disease. Swallow Cortisone with 8oz glass of water or milk. Take this drug only as prescribed by your doctor. Effect starts within 24 hours but may require longer.


Category Drugs and Medicine > C
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Date Submitted 22-Jul-2005

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