Hydrocortisone Injection: Manufacturer and Exporter from India
Looking for a reliable hydrocortisone injection manufacturer and exporter in India? Salvavidas Pharma is a WHO-GMP certified pharmaceutical manufacturer based in Surat, Gujarat, supplying finished dosage forms to importers, distributors and tender buyers, with a focus on African markets.
This page gives buyers the essentials: what the product is, the forms and specifications to confirm, the quality checks to ask for, the export documents we can support, and how to request a quotation.
Key Points for Buyers
- Hydrocortisone injection is a corticosteroid used in hospitals and clinics under medical supervision.
- Confirm the exact salt, strength and pack you need, since hydrocortisone injections come in different forms.
- For injectables, check sterile manufacturing controls, stability data for your climate zone and the registration documents your regulator requires.
- Request the Certificate of Analysis, GMP certificate and dossier details before you place an order.
Product Overview
| Drug Name | Drug Group |
|---|---|
| Product | Hydrocortisone Sodium 100mg USP Injection (HYDCORT 100 Injection) |
| Therapeutic category | Corticosteroid |
| Strength | 100mg |
| Packaging Type | Vial |
| Composition | Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate(100mg) |
| Brand | Hydcort |
| Manufacturer | Salvavidas Pharmaceutical Pvt Ltd. |
| Injection Administration type | IM, IV |
| Usage | Arthritis, Severe Allergies |
| Prescription/Non-Prescription | Prescription |
| Also Gives | Third Party Manufacturing |
| Country of Origin | Made in India |
Product Overview
What Is Hydrocortisone Injection?
Hydrocortisone is a corticosteroid medicine that is chemically similar to cortisol, a hormone made naturally by the adrenal glands. Corticosteroids reduce inflammation and suppress parts of the immune response. Hydrocortisone injection is given by healthcare professionals, usually into a vein or a muscle, and is used mainly in hospital and clinical settings.
The approved uses, doses and precautions are set out in the product’s prescribing information. This page is written for trade buyers and is not a substitute for that document or for medical advice.
Common Clinical Uses
According to typical prescribing information, hydrocortisone injections may be used in situations such as:
- adrenal insufficiency and related emergencies
- severe allergic reactions, as part of treatment
- acute flares of conditions such as asthma
- other inflammatory and allergic conditions where a corticosteroid is appropriate
Safety Information in Brief
Corticosteroid injections can cause side effects, and the risks depend on the dose, how long the medicine is used and the patient’s condition. Prescribing information generally highlights points such as:
- a higher risk of infection, and the possibility of masking infection signs
- suppression of the body’s own adrenal function with prolonged use, so treatment is normally not stopped abruptly
- effects on blood sugar, blood pressure, mood, bones and fluid balance
- special caution in pregnancy and breastfeeding
Doses and treatment plans must be decided by a qualified healthcare professional. Dosing details are intentionally not listed here. Always refer to the approved prescribing information.
Forms of Hydrocortisone Injection: Check Before You Order
Hydrocortisone is supplied as different salts and forms for injection. For example, hydrocortisone sodium succinate is a water-soluble form commonly supplied as a powder for injection, while hydrocortisone acetate has historically been supplied as a suspension for local injection. They are not interchangeable, and their uses, routes and doses differ.
When you request a quotation, state the exact salt, strength, dosage form and pack you need, and confirm it against your national registration or tender specification.
Quality Checks to Ask for When Buying Injectables
Sterile products carry higher quality requirements. Ask any supplier, including us, about:
- Sterile manufacturing controls: the type of production area, filling process and environmental monitoring.
- Release testing: sterility and bacterial endotoxin testing, assay, related substances, particulate matter and other tests listed in the specification.
- Stability data: studies that match your climate zone. Many African markets fall under ICH Zones IVa and IVb, so ask for data that supports your storage conditions.
- Batch documentation: Certificate of Analysis for each batch and traceable batch records.
- Packaging and labelling: artwork that meets your regulator’s requirements, and packaging that protects the product in transit.
- Cold chain or storage needs: confirm the labelled storage conditions and shipping method.
Export Documents and Regulatory Support
Regulators in markets such as Nigeria (NAFDAC), Kenya (Pharmacy and Poisons Board) and Ghana (Ghana FDA) each set their own registration requirements. Depending on the market, buyers typically need:
- a valid GMP certificate for the manufacturing site
- a registration dossier in the format the regulator requests
- Certificates of Analysis for each batch
- a Certificate of Pharmaceutical Product (CoPP), where applicable
- labelling and packaging that meet local rules
Learn more about our regulatory services.
Why Source from Salvavidas Pharma?
- WHO-GMP certified pharmaceutical manufacturer in Surat, Gujarat, India
- Experience supplying export markets, with a focus on Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana and other African countries
- Range across finished dosage forms and APIs, including generics, oncology and anti-HIV/ARV products
- Documentation support for registration and tenders
See our manufacturing facility, finished formulations and global presence, or download our company profile.
How to Order
- Send your enquiry: product, strength, pack, quantity and target market.
- Confirm specifications: salt, dosage form, shelf life, labelling and documents required.
- Receive a quotation: price, MOQ, lead time and payment terms.
- Review documents and samples: GMP certificate, specification and, where available, sample documents.
- Place the purchase order and confirm artwork.
- Manufacturing and quality control: batch production, testing and release.
- Packing and dispatch: shipping documents and tracking.
Request a quotation: contact our export team with your product requirements, target country and expected volumes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you supply hydrocortisone injection for export?
Contact us with your requirements and we will confirm availability.
What strengths and pack sizes are available?
Availability can vary, so please confirm when you request a quotation.
What documents do you provide for registration?
Typically a GMP certificate, Certificate of Analysis and technical documents for the dossier, depending on the market.Â
Is hydrocortisone injection a prescription medicine?
In most countries, yes. Hydrocortisone injections are generally supplied only on prescription and used under medical supervision. Check the rules in your country.
What is the minimum order quantity?
MOQ depends on the strength, pack and batch size, and is stated in the quotation.
Can I get samples?
Ask our team about sample and documentation options for registration purposes.
Is this page medical advice?
No. This page is trade information for buyers. Patients and healthcare professionals should follow the approved prescribing information and consult a qualified clinician.
Disclaimer
This page is for general trade information and does not replace professional medical advice or the approved prescribing information. Specifications may vary by product, batch and market.
References
- Hydrocortisone 100 mg Powder for Solution for Injection or Infusion (Solu-Cortef), Summary of Product Characteristics. electronic Medicines Compendium (emc), Pfizer Limited
- WHO Model List of Essential Medicines: Hydrocortisone (100 mg powder for injection, as sodium succinate)
- UNICEF Supply Catalogue: Hydrocortisone (sodium succinate) powder for injection 100 mg vial