Anusol Rectal
- Generic Name: hydrocortisone acetate rectal suppositories
- Brand Name: Anusol Rectal
Anusol Rectal (Hydrocortisone Acetate Rectal Suppositories) side effects drug center
Anusol Rectal Side Effects Center
What Is Anusol Rectal?
Anusol-HC (hydrocortisone acetate) Rectal Suppositories are 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 Rectal?
Common side effects of Anusol-HC include:
- burning,
- itching,
- irritation,
- dryness,
- infected hair follicles,
- loss of skin pigmentation,
- allergic contact dermatitis, and
- secondary infection.
Dosage for Anusol Rectal
The dose 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 Rectal?
Anusol-HC may interact with other drugs. Tell your doctor all medications and supplements you use.
Anusol Rectal During Pregnancy or Breastfeeding
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant before using Anusol-HC; it is unknown how it will affect a fetus. Drugs of this class 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 Side Effects Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information on the potential side effects when taking this medication.
Anusol Rectal 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 Rectal (Hydrocortisone Acetate Rectal Suppositories)
Anusol Rectal Professional Information
SIDE EFFECTS
The following local adverse reactions have been reported with corticosteroid suppositories.
- Burning
- Itching
- Irritation
- Dryness
- Folliculitis
- Hypopigmentation
- Allergic contact dermatitis
- Secondary infection
Drug Abuse And Dependence
Drug abuse and dependence has not been reported in patients treated with Anusol-HC® suppositories.
Read the entire FDA prescribing information for Anusol Rectal (Hydrocortisone Acetate Rectal Suppositories)
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