Anusol Hc
- Generic Name: hydrocortisone cream
- Brand Name: Anusol Hc
Anusol Hc (Hydrocortisone Cream) side effects drug center
Anusol Hc Side Effects Center
What Is Anusol-HC?
Anusol-HC (hydrocortisone acetate rectal suppositories, 25 mg) is a corticosteroid indicated for use in inflamed hemorrhoids, post-irradiation (factitial) proctitis, as an adjunct in the treatment of chronic ulcerative colitis, cryptitis, other inflammatory conditions of the anorectum, and anal itching (pruritis ani). Anusol-HC is available in generic form.
What Are Side Effects of Anusol-HC?
Common side effects of Anusol-HC include:
- Application site reactions (rectal pain, redness, burning, itching, irritation, dryness)
- Acne
- Changes in menstrual periods
- Increased sweating
- Increased facial or body hair growth
- Inflammation of hair follicles (folliculitis)
- Lightening of skin color
- Allergic skin rash
- Secondary infection
Dosage for Anusol-HC?
The usual dosage of Anusol-HC is one suppository in the rectum morning and night for two weeks, in nonspecific proctitis. In more severe cases, one suppository three times daily; or two suppositories twice daily.
What Drugs, Substances, or Supplements Interact with Anusol-HC?
Anusol-HC may interact with other drugs. Tell your doctor all medications and supplements you use.
Anusol-HC During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
During pregnancy, Anusol-HC should be used only if prescribed. Corticosteroids such as Anusol-HC should not be used extensively on pregnant patients, in large amounts, or for prolonged periods of time. It is unknown if Anusol-HC passes into breast milk. Breastfeeding while using Anusol-HC is not recommended.
Additional Information
Our Anusol-HC (hydrocortisone acetate rectal suppositories, 25 mg) Side Effects Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information on the potential side effects when taking this medication.
Anusol Hc Consumer Information
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
- severe rectal pain or burning, bleeding from your rectum;
- new or worsening rectal irritation;
- fever or other signs of infection; or
- severe headaches, ringing in your ears, pain behind your eyes.
Common side effects may include:
- rectal itching, burning, or other irritation; or
- dryness or skin changes around the rectum.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Read the entire detailed patient monograph for Anusol Hc (Hydrocortisone Cream)
Anusol Hc Professional Information
SIDE EFFECTS
The following local adverse reactions are reported infrequently with topical corticosteroids, but may occur more frequently with the use of occlusive dressings. These reactions are listed in an approximate decreasing order of occurrence:
| Burning Itching Irritation Dryness Folliculitis |
Hypertrichosis Acneiform eruptions Hypopigmentation Perioral dermatitis Allergic contact dermatitis |
Maceration of the skin Secondary infection Skin atrophy Striae Miliaria |
Read the entire FDA prescribing information for Anusol Hc (Hydrocortisone Cream)
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