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Is Hydrocortisone vegetarian?

Hydrocortisone

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Hydrocortisone is the pharmaceutical name for the hormone cortisol, a corticosteroid produced synthetically and used as an anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive medication.

Also known as Cortisol
INCI name Hydrocortisone
CAS number 50-23-7
EC number 200-020-1
CosIng ID 80998
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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