How can I get hold of Hydrocortisone without LACTOSE?

[Rebecc]

Any ideas?

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK]

The full list of documents for all UK licensed products is available here:

products.mhra.gov.uk/?subst...

I am afraid I do not know any technique other than working your way through the list and checking ingredients for each and every potentially suitable product.

The EMC site has a couple that appear to be free of lactose but I have no idea if they are what you need. (EMC is not complete like the MHRA site.):

Plenadren 5 mg modified release tablets

medicines.org.uk/emc/produc...

Alkindi 5 mg granules in capsules for opening

medicines.org.uk/emc/produc...

If none is suitable, I am afraid you might have to start looking at "specials" - whether compouned or special imports. For either you will need to find a helpful pharmacist.

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

Rebecc

Yes there are lactose free hydrocortisone tablets according to pituitary.org.uk/news/2018/...

I imagine you would need your GP to state this brand on your prescription or ask the pharmacist to get it in for you.

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Resolution is a lactose free version of Hydrocortisone, ask your GP to specify it on your prescription.

[Rebecc]

Thanks everyone! My Pharmacist has never heard of Resolution..so I will pursue with my Gp

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK in reply to Rebecc]

The product appears only recently to have been approved (end of last year) - and is named Hydventia. Your pharmacist might find that useful information.

This is a summary of the Public Assessment Report (PAR) for Hydventia 10 mg Tablets (PL10321/0210) and Hydventia 20 mg Tablets (PL10321/0211).

It explains how Hydventia10 mgTablets and Hydventia 20 mg Tablets were assessed and their authorisation recommended, as well as theirconditions of use.

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[Rebecc in reply to helvella]

Thank you! Do you know if there is a Lactose free version of Levothyroxine?

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK in reply to Rebecc]

The only lactose-free levothyroxine tablets in the UK are TEVA brand. However some people don’t get on with them.

[Rebecc]

Thank you XXX

My Levothyroxine has lactose too? is there an alternative for that?