CORTONE vs EMFLAZA

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. CORTONE and EMFLAZA 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	CORTONE	EMFLAZA
Rating	70/100	New
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CORTISONE ACETATE	DEFLAZACORT
Manufacturer	Merck	Ptc Therap
Dosage forms	Injectable, Tablet	Suspension, Tablet
Drug class	Corticosteroid	Corticosteroid
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Adrenal Insufficiency, Asthma, Berylliosis	Inflammation, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

cortone emflaza

Rating

70/100

New

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

CORTISONE ACETATE

DEFLAZACORT

Manufacturer

Merck

Ptc Therap

Dosage forms

Injectable, Tablet

Suspension, Tablet

Drug class

Corticosteroid

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Adrenal Insufficiency, Asthma, Berylliosis

Inflammation, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Cortone and Emflaza?

Cortone contains Cortisone Acetate, while Emflaza contains Deflazacort — 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.