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Are There Any Side Effects Of Taking Hydrocortisone?

I am a pharmacist of 38 years and I recently compounded a pint of Magic Mouthwash for stock. It had been a long time since I had an occasion to make this compound and my colleague failed to place the decimal on the stock formula bottle for the hydrocortisone. I read it as 12 grams of hydrocortisone instead of 0.12 grams of hydrocortisone. I questioned the look of the amount to add to the bottle, but should have persued my suspicions. I plan to determine who received RXs using this stock bottle and contact them. My question is what adverse effects might they experience with short-term use of the overdose. I am concerned very much about my error, but hope they are not any any serious long term danger. The other ingredients were 60 ml of nystatin and qs with diphenhydramine to make 480ml. Also, though I don't think it was administered to any children, would they be subject to more harm with this mouthwash. Thank you for your immediate attention to answer my question. I have been quite upset with myself since realizing what I have done.
Mon, 9 Jun 2014
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Hydrocortisone is a corticosteroid. Excessive corticosteroid is definatly a huge concern depending on patient's condition. There are several conditions where corticosteroid is contraindicated like in pregnancy.
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Are There Any Side Effects Of Taking Hydrocortisone?

Hydrocortisone is a corticosteroid. Excessive corticosteroid is definatly a huge concern depending on patient s condition. There are several conditions where corticosteroid is contraindicated like in pregnancy.