CORTONE vs STERANE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 11, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CORTONE and STERANE 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	STERANE
Rating	70/100	64/100
Pharmacy pays	—	$0.60 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CORTISONE ACETATE	PREDNISOLONE
Manufacturer	Merck	Pfizer
Dosage forms	Injectable, Tablet	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 sterane

Rating

70/100

64/100

Pharmacy pays

—

$0.60 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

CORTISONE ACETATE

PREDNISOLONE

Manufacturer

Merck

Pfizer

Dosage forms

Injectable, Tablet

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

Which is better-rated, Cortone or Sterane?

By our independent rating, Cortone scores higher — 3.5 vs 3.2 out of 5 for Sterane. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Cortone and Sterane?

Cortone contains Cortisone Acetate, while Sterane contains Prednisolone — 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.