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SOLU-CORTEF 250 MG

HYDROCORTISONE (HYDROCORTISONE SODIUM SUCCINATE) : 250 MG · DIN 00030619 · PFIZER CANADA ULC

Health Canada status: MARKETED

What is SOLU-CORTEF?

SOLU-CORTEF 250 MG contains HYDROCORTISONE (HYDROCORTISONE SODIUM SUCCINATE) : 250 MG. It is listed in the Health Canada Drug Product Database under DIN 00030619, held by PFIZER CANADA ULC, supplied as POWDER FOR SOLUTION for INTRAVENOUS ; INTRAMUSCULAR administration. Health Canada currently lists it as marketed, status dated 03-Feb-2009. Nexara Health is a licensed Canadian wholesale distributor (DEL 3-002896-A) and can source this product for hospitals, pharmacies and clinics. Availability and lead time are confirmed per order.

What is SOLU-CORTEF used for?

SOLU-CORTEF is indicated for various endocrine disorders (e.g., adrenocortical insufficiency, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, hypercalcemia associated with cancer), rheumatic disorders (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis), collagen diseases (e.g., systemic lupus erythematosus), dermatologic diseases (e.g., pemphigus, severe psoriasis), allergic states (e.g., bronchial asthma, drug hypersensitivity reactions), ophthalmic diseases (e.g., herpes zoster ophthalmicus, allergic conjunctivitis), gastrointestinal diseases (e.g., ulcerative colitis), respiratory diseases (e.g., symptomatic sarcoidosis, aspiration pneumonitis), hematologic disorders (e.g., acquired hemolytic anemia, idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura), neoplastic diseases (e.g., leukemias, lymphomas), edematous states (nephrotic syndrome), and medical emergencies (e.g., shock, acute allergic disorders). It is also indicated for pediatric use based on established safety and efficacy.

Authorized indication as written in the Health Canada product monograph. For healthcare professionals and licensed purchasers; this is not medical advice.

Product details and regulatory record

DIN00030619
Brand nameSOLU-CORTEF
Generic / active ingredientHYDROCORTISONE (HYDROCORTISONE SODIUM SUCCINATE) : 250 MG
ManufacturerPFIZER CANADA ULC
Strength250 MG
Dosage formPOWDER FOR SOLUTION
Route of administrationINTRAVENOUS ; INTRAMUSCULAR
SchedulePrescription
ATC codeH02AB09 HYDROCORTISONE
AHFS class68:04.00
BiosimilarNo
Health Canada statusMARKETED
Status date03-Feb-2009
Original market date1962-12-31 00:00:00

How is it stored and handled?

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How is it supplied?

100 mg Act-O-Vials are packaged in cartons of 10. 250 mg Act-O-Vials are packaged in cartons of 10. 500 mg Act-O-Vials are packaged in cartons of 5. 1 g Act-O-Vials are packaged in cartons of 5.

What can be used instead?

Other Canadian products sharing ATC code H02AB09 HYDROCORTISONE. 8 of 18 DINs in this group are currently marketed — marketed products are listed first, because that is what can actually be bought. These tables describe supply, not clinical equivalence: substitution rests with the prescriber or pharmacist, and interchangeability is determined provincially.

ProductStrengthFormManufacturerHealth Canada statusDIN
AURO-HYDROCORTISONE10 MGTABLETAURO PHARMA INCMARKETEDDIN 02524465
AURO-HYDROCORTISONE20 MGTABLETAURO PHARMA INCMARKETEDDIN 02524473
CORTEF10 MGTabletPFIZER CANADA ULCMARKETEDDIN 00030910
CORTEF20 MGTABLETPFIZER CANADA ULCMARKETEDDIN 00030929
SOLU-CORTEF1 GPOWDER FOR SOLUTIONPFIZER CANADA ULCMARKETEDDIN 00030635
SOLU-CORTEF100 MGPOWDER FOR SOLUTIONPFIZER CANADA ULCMARKETEDDIN 00030600
SOLU-CORTEF500 MGPOWDER FOR SOLUTIONPFIZER CANADA ULCMARKETEDDIN 00030627
A-HYDROCORT INJ 1000MG/8ML1 GPOWDER FOR SOLUTIONHOSPIRA HEALTHCARE ULCCANCELLED POST MARKETDIN 00888222
A-HYDROCORT INJ 100MG/2ML100 MGPOWDER FOR SOLUTIONHOSPIRA HEALTHCARE ULCCANCELLED POST MARKETDIN 00888230
A-HYDROCORT INJ 250MG/2ML250 MGPOWDER FOR SOLUTIONHOSPIRA HEALTHCARE ULCCANCELLED POST MARKETDIN 00888206

Who else supplies HYDROCORTISONE worldwide?

Nexara tracks national medicine registries and published price lists across multiple markets. HYDROCORTISONE appears in 37 registered pack listings across 7 markets, published on 6 different national price bases. Where a Canadian route is closed, that is where an alternative route of supply starts — subject to the import rules in both countries.

Registered listings are not stock. Ask us to confirm what can actually be sourced for your order.

How can I get it?

Nexara Health supplies this product to licensed Canadian buyers — pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, licensed distributors, and clinical trial sponsors or their CROs. We confirm stock, pack size, expiry and pricing at the time of quotation. If the product is on backorder or in shortage, we identify equivalent alternatives and import options where permitted.

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Ordering questions

Who can buy this from Nexara?

Licensed entities only. Nexara holds Health Canada establishment licence DEL 3-002896-A and ships only to a licensed address.

Is there a minimum order?

Yes, set per product line and per pack multiple rather than on the order total, so you are never asked to buy a part-pack. The minimum for this line is confirmed with your quote.

What is the lead time?

Confirmed per order at quotation, and it depends on current stock position and whether the product is in shortage.

Can Nexara supply this for a clinical trial?

Yes — comparator and background-therapy supply, including sourcing from other markets where a Canadian pack will not satisfy the protocol. Clinical trial supply.

Health Canada Drug Product Database (DPD), DIN 00030619. Last reviewed 2026-09-10. Nexara Health is a licensed wholesaler and supplies licensed entities only; consumer orders are routed to a partner pharmacy.