<H1>CORTEF</H1> <P>CORTEF Tablets contain hydrocortisone
which is a glucocorticoid. Glucocorticoids are
adrenocortical steroids, both naturally occurring
and synthetic, which are readily absorbed from
the gastrointestinal tract. Hydrocortisone USP is
white to practically white, odorless, crystalline
powder with a melting point of about 215˚ C. It
is very slightly soluble in water and in ether;
sparingly soluble in acetone and in alcohol;
slightly soluble in chloroform.
The chemical name for hydrocortisone is
pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione,11,17,21-trihydroxy-,
(11β)-.</P>
which is a glucocorticoid. Glucocorticoids are
adrenocortical steroids, both naturally occurring
and synthetic, which are readily absorbed from
the gastrointestinal tract. Hydrocortisone USP is
white to practically white, odorless, crystalline
powder with a melting point of about 215˚ C. It
is very slightly soluble in water and in ether;
sparingly soluble in acetone and in alcohol;
slightly soluble in chloroform.
The chemical name for hydrocortisone is
pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione,11,17,21-trihydroxy-,
(11β)-.</P>
