[Skip to content]

.

How to give an emergency injection of Efcortesol®

Efcortesol® is a premixed solution of hydrocortisone injection 100mgs/ml.

This information must be read in conjunction with any patient information leaflet provided by the manufacturer.

How to give an emergency injection of Efcortesol stages 1 and 2
How to give an emergency injection of Efcortesol stages 3 and 4
How to give an emergency injection of Efcortesol stages 5 and 6

Remove air and check dose

Dose
0-1 years = 25 mgs
1-5 years = 50 mgs
5+ years = 100 mgs

How to give an emergency injection of Efcortesol stages 7 and 8

More information

  • Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) switchboard: 020 7405 9200

  • Pharmacy dept: 020 7829 8680

  • Pharmacy Medicines Information: 020 7829 8608

Last reviewed by Great Ormond Street Hospital: May 2010

Ref: 2010F0510 © GOSH Trust May 2010
Compiled by the Department of Endocrinology in collaboration with the Child and Family Information Group.

Please read this information in conjunction with any patient information leaflet provided by the manufacturer. However, please note that this information explains about the use of medicines in children and young people so may differ from the manufacturer’s information.

Each person reacts differently to medicines so your child will not necessarily suffer every side effect mentioned. This information does not constitute health or medical advice and will not necessarily reflect treatment at other hospitals. If you have any questions, please ask your doctor. No liability can be taken as a result of using this information.