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Hemorrhoidal Hc - Hydrocortisone - Rectal Suppository Brand Drug
General Information
- Below is miscellaneous information regarding Hemorrhoidal Hc.
- Anucort-HC, Anusol-HC, Cort-Dome
- hi-dro-KORT-ih-sown
Overdose
- If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
- This medicine may be harmful if swallowed.
Hemorrhoidal Hc Miscellaneous Notes
- This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only.
- Do not use it later for another problem or give it to someone else.
- A different medication may be needed in those cases.
- Inform all your doctors you use, or have used, this medication.
What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose
- If you miss a dose, apply it as soon as remembered; do not apply if it is almost time for the next dose.
- Instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
- Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
Drug Compatibility Recommendations
- Tell your doctor of all over-the-counter and prescription medications you may use, especially.
Read Before Using Hemorrhoidal Hc (precautions)
- Before you use this drug, tell your doctor your medical history, especially.
Usage Instructions
- If the suppository is too soft to insert, put it in cold water or refrigerate for 30 minutes before removing the foil wrapper.
- Unwrap the foil and moisten the suppository with a little water.
- Lie down on your left side with right knee bent.
- Push the suppository into the rectum with your finger.
- Remain lying down for a few minutes and avoid having a bowel movement for an hour or longer so the drug will be absorbed.
- Wash hands after using this medicine.
- Do not use this more often or in different amounts than prescribed by your doctor.
- Follow doctor's directions exactly.
Possible Side Effects
- This medication may cause burning, stinging, itching, or redness when first applied.
- This should disappear in a few days as your body adjusts to the medication.
- If these effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor.
- Skin infections can become worse when using this medication.
- Notify your doctor if redness, swelling or irritation does not improve.
- Notify your doctor of.
Hemorrhoidal Hc Storage Instructions
- Store at room temperature away from moisture and sunlight.
- Do not store in the bathroom.
- Suppositories may be refrigerated.
Medicinal Applications
- This medication is used to treat swelling, inflammation, or itching due to conditions such as hemorrhoids.