Drug details

Alkindi Sprinkle (hydrocortisone oral granules)

type of Corticosteroids

Alkindi Sprinkle (hydrocortisone) is a corticosteroid indicated as replacement therapy in pediatric patients with adrenocortical insufficiency.

This drug may have the following side effects:
  • nausea,
  • diarrhea,
  • sexual changes
  • increased thirst,
  • dry mouth,
  • tiredness,
  • mood changes,
  • hives, 
  • difficulty breathing, 
  • swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat, 
  • increased urination, 
  • slow wound healing,
  • muscle weakness, 
  • weight gain (especially in your face or your upper back and torso), 
  • increased body hair, 
  • menstrual changes, and 
  • worsening of your skin condition, 
  • redness, warmth, swelling, oozing, or severe irritation of any treated skin, 
  • fruity breath odor, 
  • thinning or discolored skin, 
The following drugs are related to Alkindi Sprinkle, either as a replacement or used together:
  • Cortef (hydrocortisone tablet)
  • Fludrocortisone Tablets (fludrocortisone)