CORTEF TABLET

Country: Canada

Language: English

Source: Health Canada

Active ingredient:

HYDROCORTISONE

Available from:

PFIZER CANADA ULC

ATC code:

H02AB09

INN (International Name):

HYDROCORTISONE

Dosage:

10MG

Pharmaceutical form:

TABLET

Composition:

HYDROCORTISONE 10MG

Administration route:

ORAL

Units in package:

100

Prescription type:

Prescription

Therapeutic area:

ADRENALS

Product summary:

Active ingredient group (AIG) number: 0106344002; AHFS:

Authorization status:

APPROVED

Authorization date:

2003-09-09

Summary of Product characteristics

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PRODUCT MONOGRAPH
INCLUDING PATIENT MEDICATION INFORMATION
PR
CORTEF
Hydrocortisone Tablets
Tablet, 10 mg, 20 mg, Oral
The Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) Code:
D07XA01
Corticosteroid
USP
Pfizer Canada ULC
17,300 Trans-Canada Highway
Kirkland, Quebec H9J 2M5
Date of Initial Authorization:
December 31, 1954
Distributed by: TM Pharmacia Enterprises Sarl.
Pfizer Canada ULC, licensee
© Pfizer Canada ULC, 2023
Date of Revision:
September 18, 2023
Submission Control Number: 274963
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I: HEALTH PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION
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INDICATIONS
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1.1
Pediatrics
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1.2
Geriatrics
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CONTRAINDICATIONS
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DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
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Dosing Considerations
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Recommended Dose and Dosage Adjustment
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OVERDOSAGE
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