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Cortisone Half-life

The biological half-life of cortisone and cortisol is less than 12 hours, making them short-acting and rarely used. The biological half-life of prednisone, prednisolone, methylprednisolone, and triamcinolone is between 18 and 36 hours.

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I took cortisone for Still's disease. When will it last?

Query: Hi doctor,I am a 53 year old female. I have had a cortisone injection for a flare up of adult-onset Still's disease. I would like to know, how long the cortisone stays in the system?  Read Full »

Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode

Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Cortisone has a short half-life and is cleared from the system within 4 to 6 hours. That is why it is given three times a day.Hope this helps you and get back if you have any doubts.For further information consult an internal medicine physician online --> https://www....  Read Full »

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