Instacort-5 is a vital steroid naturally produced by the body's adrenal gland. Taken orally, Instacort-5 is used to treat a wide variety of illnesses and symptoms, including arthritis, allergies, skin problems, cancer, and blood and immune system disorders. Instacort-5 is often used to reduce inflammation caused by various diseases. Finally, Instacort-5 is the primary treatment for adrenal gland diseases, such as Addison's disease, which decreases cortisol levels in the body. Oral Instacort-5 is not available over the counter. The retail price of Instacort-5 is $10.99, but you can use SingleCare's Instacort-5 coupon to save money and pay a reduced price of $10.83 for your next refill. SingleCare prescription discount cards are accepted at participating pharmacies. This article will teach you all the important facts about Instacort-5: how much Instacort-5 costs, how it works, and the side effects that may occur.
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About Instacort-5
Instacort-5 is a vital steroid naturally produced by the body's adrenal gland. Taken orally, Instacort-5 is used to treat a wide variety of illnesses and symptoms, including arthritis, allergies, skin problems, cancer, and blood and immune system disorders. Instacort-5 is often used to reduce inflammation caused by various diseases. Finally, Instacort-5 is the primary treatment for adrenal gland diseases, such as Addison's disease, which decreases cortisol levels in the body. Oral Instacort-5 is not available over the counter. The retail price of Instacort-5 is $10.99, but you can use SingleCare's Instacort-5 coupon to save money and pay a reduced price of $10.83 for your next refill. SingleCare prescription discount cards are accepted at participating pharmacies. This article will teach you all the important facts about Instacort-5: how much Instacort-5 costs, how it works, and the side effects that may occur.
Price History for Instacort 5 (Branded Generic) & Hydrocortisone (Generic)
1 count, tube, 30gm of 0.5%
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Average 1-Month Prices for Instacort 5 (Branded Generic) & Hydrocortisone (Generic)
1 count, tube, 30gm of 0.5%
Pharmacy
Hydrocortisone Retail Price
Hydrocortisone SingleCare Price
Walmart
$5.40
$5.40
Walgreens
$4.83
$2.56
Kroger Pharmacy
$7.10
$7.10
These prices are based on the last month of SingleCare prescription fill data by major pharmacy. This table updates daily to show the most accurate typical prices by pharmacies. If a data point is missing from the table, it is because we do not have enough data to produce a reliable figure.
About Instacort-5
Instacort-5 is a vital steroid naturally produced by the body's adrenal gland. Taken orally, Instacort-5 is used to treat a wide variety of illnesses and symptoms, including arthritis, allergies, skin problems, cancer, and blood and immune system disorders. Instacort-5 is often used to reduce inflammation caused by various diseases. Finally, Instacort-5 is the primary treatment for adrenal gland diseases, such as Addison's disease, which decreases cortisol levels in the body. Oral Instacort-5 is not available over the counter. The retail price of Instacort-5 is $10.99, but you can use SingleCare's Instacort-5 coupon to save money and pay a reduced price of $10.83 for your next refill. SingleCare prescription discount cards are accepted at participating pharmacies. This article will teach you all the important facts about Instacort-5: how much Instacort-5 costs, how it works, and the side effects that may occur.
Instacort-5 cash prices often vary depending on the quantity, dosage, and pharmacy location. On average, though, uninsured customers can expect to pay $10.99 for a supply of 1, 28.4gm of 0.5% tube. However, you could pay SingleCare’s lowest price of $10.83 per 1, 28.4gm of 0.5% tube of cream with a Instacort-5 coupon. Do you have other prescription drug needs? Enjoy as much as an 80% discount with SingleCare prescription savings cards.
How much does Instacort-5 cost with insurance?
Although Instacort-5 copays vary by insurance plan, Instacort-5, a widely prescribed, common generic prescription drug, will probably not vary dramatically between plans. With SingleCare, 1, 28.4gm of 0.5% tube of cream of Instacort-5 costs $10.83, which may be lower than your insurance copay. Before you overpay for Instacort-5, ask your local pharmacist to compare your insurance copay to the low costs of the SingleCare discount card.
Does Medicare cover Instacort-5 and how much does it cost?
As a generic drug, oral Instacort-5 is included with almost all Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D prescription drug plans. A SingleCare Instacort-5 coupon offers savings up to 80% at participating pharmacies.
What is the brand name of Instacort-5?
Instacort-5 is a generic prescription drug, but it is also available under the brand names Cortef (oral Instacort-5), Solu-Cortef (injectable), Cortifoam (rectal foam), and Cortenema (rectal enema). All are FDA-approved prescription drugs used to prevent and treat a wide variety of illnesses.
What is Instacort-5?
Instacort-5 is a steroid produced naturally in the body by the adrenal gland. Orally administered in tablet form, Instacort-5 reduces inflammation in the body's tissues. Instacort-5 is also sometimes used to suppress the immune system.
Instacort-5 is often prescribed to patients with inflammatory symptoms and pain caused by arthritis, immune diseases, allergies, infections, cancer, and other diseases.
Certain adrenal gland diseases reduce the amount of cortisol in the body, so Instacort-5 is required for these patients.
Before taking Instacort-5, tell your doctor if you have had a recent illness or infection. You should not use Instacort-5 if you have a fungal infection anywhere in the body. You should not stop taking Instacort-5 abruptly. Your doctor will give you a tapering schedule when it is time to stop taking Instacort-5.
What are the side effects of Instacort-5?
Instacort-5 can cause a variety of side effects. A common side effect of Instacort-5 and other steroids is changes in mood. They include irritability, aggression, anxiety, nervousness, depression, sudden mood shifts, and mania. Instacort-5 can also cause trouble with thinking, speaking, or walking.
Common physical side effects of Instacort-5 include but are not limited to sweating, bloating, bruising, increased appetite, headache, dizziness, insomnia, and changes in menstruation. Instacort-5 can affect children's growth. Using steroids for a long period of time can cause other side effects like bone loss and high blood sugar. This is not a complete list of side effects. Consult your doctor or healthcare professional for additional information and medical advice regarding other possible side effects or drug interactions. You can report negative side effects to the FDA.
After receiving her doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, Karen Berger, Pharm.D., has worked in both chain and independent community pharmacies. She currently works at an independent pharmacy in New Jersey. Dr. Berger enjoys helping patients understand medical conditions and medications—both in person as a pharmacist, and online as a medical writer and reviewer.
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Where are Instacort-5 coupons from SingleCare accepted?
SingleCare is accepted at most national pharmacies and grocers, including the following:
