CORTONE vs METICORTELONE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. CORTONE and METICORTELONE 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	METICORTELONE
Rating	70/100	New
Pharmacy pays	—	$0.60 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CORTISONE ACETATE	PREDNISOLONE ACETATE
Manufacturer	Merck	Schering
Dosage forms	Injectable, Tablet	Injectable
Drug class	Corticosteroid	Corticosteroid
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	—	2 to 4 hours
Treats	Adrenal Insufficiency, Asthma, Berylliosis	Adrenal Insufficiency, Hemolytic Anemia, Asthma

cortone meticortelone

Rating

70/100

New

Pharmacy pays

—

$0.60 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

CORTISONE ACETATE

PREDNISOLONE ACETATE

Manufacturer

Merck

Schering

Dosage forms

Injectable, Tablet

Injectable

Drug class

Corticosteroid

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

2 to 4 hours

Treats

Adrenal Insufficiency, Asthma, Berylliosis

Adrenal Insufficiency, Hemolytic Anemia, Asthma

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Cortone and Meticortelone?

Cortone contains Cortisone Acetate, while Meticortelone contains Prednisolone Acetate — 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.