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How long does cortisone stay in the body?

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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?
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Hello,

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  • 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.

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Published At April 15, 2017
Reviewed At April 12, 2025

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MBBS

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