3.5. Hydrocortisone Powder (ex Solu-Cortef), Act-O-Vial, safety syringe emergency injection.

This video explains how to give an emergency injection of Hydrocortisone 100mg Powder for Solution (previously known as Solu-Cortef), using an Act-O-Vial bottle and a retractable safety syringe in the event of an adrenal crisis.

It is narrated by Prof John Wass, Chair of our Clinical Advisory Panel, with injection demonstration performed by consultant endocrine nurse, Phillip Yeoh.

In February 2023, the previously branded ‘Solu Cortef’ hydrocortisone injection became known under it's generic name 'Hydrocortisone 100mg Powder for Solution for Injection'. There was no change to the formulation. Read more here: https://www.addisonsdisease.org.uk/ne...

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