In congenital adrenal hyperplasia, the usual daily dose is 15 to 50 mg. Since the course of these conditions is self-limited, prolonged maintenance therapy is not usually necessary. As soon as adequate relief is obtained, the dosage should be reduced gradually to the minimum amount that will produce the desired therapeutic effect. As soon as control is attained, the dosage should be reduced gradually to the minimum amount that will maintain relief. Epinephrine is the drug of immediate choice in severe allergic reactions.
Cortisone tablets are useful either concurrently or as supplementary therapy.
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