Are there any pharmacists on lif?

Does anyone know what the difference between cortisone and hydrocortisone is?

TIA

Re: Are there any pharmacists on lif?

I always thought it was basically the same thing?

Re: Are there any pharmacists on lif?

I just emailed my brother's friend that is a pharmacist. I'll let ya know when I hear back.

Re: Are there any pharmacists on lif?

Cortisone (steroid) skin preparations are a large family of drugs all similar to hydrocortisone. The medicines in this family differ primarily by the strength of each compound. Hydrocortisone is a natural chemical made by the body and is one of the weakest members of this group. In general steroid ointments are stronger than steroid creams because the medicine penetrates better when in an ointment form. Examples of these medications include: Aristocort, clobetasol, Cortisone 5 & 10, Diprolene, Elocon, fluocinolone, Halog, hydrocortisone, Hytone, Lidex, Psorcon, Temovate, triamcinolone, Ultravate, and Valisone. There are many other examples.


eta: not my words, googles words

Message edited 8/17/2007 11:35:39 AM.

Re: Are there any pharmacists on lif?

bumping for more responses

Re: Are there any pharmacists on lif?

Monkeybride and PharmCat2000 both are.