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Medicines hydrocortisoneQuestion & answer

hydrocortisone · Medicine question

Where is hydrocortisone mainly metabolised in the body?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Hydrocortisone is metabolised mainly in the liver, but also in the kidney.

Sources for this answer

Hydrocortisone 1% w/w OintmentPinewood Healthcare · emc · SmPC §5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties · Version 6Document updated 20 May 2024

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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