Cortisone and its active metabolite Hydrocortisone are close to the human body's own major corticosteroid, Cortisol. They are used for systemic cortisol replacement therapy, anti-inflammatory and emergency glucocortico/mineralcortico replacement. Esters of Hydrocortisone have enhanced anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, making them useful for dematological applications.
Pfizer CentreSource offers the following products in the Hydrocortisone / Cortisone family.