CORTEF ACETATE vs TRIVARIS

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 23, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CORTEF ACETATE and TRIVARIS are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	CORTEF ACETATE	TRIVARIS
Rating	New	72/100
Pharmacy pays	$0.15 /g	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	HYDROCORTISONE ACETATE	TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE
Manufacturer	Pharmacia and Upjohn	Allergan
Dosage forms	Topical, Injectable	Injectable
Drug class	Corticosteroid	Corticosteroid
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 1.5 hours	—
Treats	Adrenal Insufficiency, Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, Ulcerative Colitis	Adrenal Insufficiency, Hemolytic Anemia, Berylliosis

cortef acetate trivaris

Rating

New

72/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.15 /g

—

Type

Active ingredient

HYDROCORTISONE ACETATE

TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE

Manufacturer

Pharmacia and Upjohn

Allergan

Dosage forms

Topical, Injectable

Injectable

Drug class

Corticosteroid

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 1.5 hours

—

Treats

Adrenal Insufficiency, Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, Ulcerative Colitis

Adrenal Insufficiency, Hemolytic Anemia, Berylliosis

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Cortef Acetate and Trivaris?

Cortef Acetate contains Hydrocortisone Acetate, while Trivaris contains Triamcinolone Acetonide — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.