Genkort 10 mg
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Brand Name: Gen İlaç (Turkey)
Chemical Name: Hydrocortisone
Dosage Strength: 10mg uncoated tablets
Rx / OTC: Rx
Genkort 10mg, manufactured by Gen İlaç in Turkey, contains hydrocortisone, chemically identical to the body’s natural cortisol hormone. It is prescribed for adrenal insufficiency, including Addison’s disease and congenital adrenal hyperplasia in children, restoring the essential corticosteroid balance that the body cannot produce on its own. The scored 10mg tablet allows precise dose titration, typically 20–30mg daily in divided doses with the largest dose taken in the morning. Doses must be tapered gradually after long-term use to avoid acute adrenal crisis.
Key Benefits of Genkort 10mg
How It Works
- Hydrocortisone is chemically identical to cortisol, the natural glucocorticoid hormone produced by the adrenal glands.
- It binds to glucocorticoid receptors inside most cells and regulates the transcription of genes involved in metabolism, inflammation, and the stress response.
- In adrenal insufficiency, Genkort restores essential corticosteroid levels that the body cannot produce on its own.
- This supports normal blood pressure, energy metabolism, immune function, and response to physical stress.
Dosage, Uses & Possible Side Effects
Dosage & Administration:
- Dosage must be individualised. Typical chronic replacement is 20–30mg daily in divided doses.
- The tablet is scored and can be divided into equal doses for fine titration.
- Take the largest dose in the morning to mimic the body’s natural cortisol rhythm; take with food to reduce stomach irritation.
- During illness, fever, surgery, or severe stress, the daily dose must be temporarily increased as advised by your doctor.
Uses:
- Hormone replacement therapy for primary and secondary adrenocortical insufficiency, including Addison’s disease.
- Replacement therapy in congenital adrenal hyperplasia in children.
- Supports patients pre-operatively and during serious illness, trauma, or infection when adrenal reserve is reduced.
- Manufactured by Gen İlaç (Turkey), a widely used imported hydrocortisone option for consistent daily cortisol replacement.
Possible Side Effects:
- Possible effects: increased appetite, weight gain, fluid retention, indigestion, and mood changes.
- Long-term use can lead to osteoporosis, thinning skin, slow wound healing, and increased infection risk.
- Never stop Genkort abruptly after prolonged use, doses must be tapered gradually to avoid acute adrenal insufficiency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No. Genkort contains hydrocortisone, which is preferred for adrenal replacement because it mimics natural cortisol more closely than prednisolone.
Your doctor will typically advise doubling or tripling your usual dose during significant illness or stress. Seek urgent medical care if you cannot keep tablets down due to vomiting.
Yes, hydrocortisone is the preferred glucocorticoid for children with adrenal insufficiency, at weight-adjusted paediatric doses.
Store below 25°C in a dry place away from moisture and direct light.
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