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Solu-cortef

Hydrocortisone

Sold as Solu-cortef, Solu cortef
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C21H30O5362.50 g/mol

(8S,9S,10R,11S,13S,14S,17R)-11,17-Dihydroxy-17-(2-hydroxyacetyl)-10,13-dimethyl-2,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16-decahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-one

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Registration

Applicants
2
Registrations
2

Applicants and registrations

ApplicantBrandsDosagesRegistrationsScheduleLeaflets
Pfizer Laboratories (Pty) LtdSolu-cortef500 mgG0201Not determinedPIPIL
Pharmacia South Africa (Pty) LtdSolu cortef100 mgG2957Not determinedPIPIL

Variants

ProductStrength and formRegistrationStatusScheduleLeaflets
Solu-cortef 500 MG

EACH VIAL CONTAINS HYDROCORTISONE SODIUM SUCCINATE 500 mg

500 mgG0201G/21.5/201RegisteredNot determinedPIPIL
Solu cortef 100 MG

EACH 2 ml CONTAINS HYDROCORTISONE A 100 mg

100 mgG2957Old MedicineNot determinedPIPIL

Regulatory status

This product is still scheduled by law even when this site could not determine which tier it falls under. The label carries the S number in a square border; ask a pharmacist if you need to know its schedule.

Listings for this ingredient that could not be applied to this product

  • S4: Hydrocortisone

    • maximum concentration of 1 percent in preparations intended for application to the skin, and
    • in a maximum concentration of 1 percent used in combination with miconazole for topical application in the treatment of athlete’s foot. (S2)

    Consolidated Schedules 06 July 2026, lines 6648 to 6652

  • S2: Hydrocortisone

    • maximum concentration of 1 percent in preparations intended for application to the skin, and
    • in a maximum concentration of 1 percent used in combination with miconazole for topical application in the treatment of athlete’s foot. (S4)

    Consolidated Schedules 06 July 2026, lines 2110 to 2114

This is an informational summary of the Medicines and Related Substances Act 101 of 1965 and its 2017 General Regulations. It is not medical advice and not legal advice. Always check the medicine's label, which carries the schedule number inside a square border, or ask a pharmacist if you are unsure.

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