Hydrocortisone (Perianal)

Alternate Name: Anu-Med Hc

Description: Proctocort is an anti-inflammatory prescribed for the treatment of inflammation of the rectum and anus. Hydrocortisone Topical is the generic version. The average Proctocort price is a bit expensive, at about $54 for a supply of 1 tube, 28.4gm of 1%. Take advantage of our LowerMyRx discount to receive a typical Proctocort discount of up to 80% off of the retail price at participating pharmacies near you.

Dosage Form: Tube

Administration Route: Into the rectum

Drug Class: Anti-Inflammatory, Hemorrhoidal Anti-Inflammatory

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 1 %

Warnings: Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have heart problems, high blood pressure, diabetes, kidney disease, cirrhosis, osteoporosis, thyroid problems, or myasthenia gravis. Tell your doctor if you have digestive problems, including ulcer, colitis, or diverticulitis. This medicine may cause the following problems:Cataracts or glaucomaHigh blood pressureIncreased risk for osteoporosisAdrenal gland problems This medicine may cause you to get infections more easily. Tell your doctor if you have any type of infection before you start treatment. Avoid people who are sick or have infections. If you are exposed to chickenpox or measles, tell your doctor right away. This medicine may delay growth in children. If you think your child is not growing properly while using this medicine, talk with your doctor. Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse. Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely. Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Food Warnings: Some medicines and foods can affect how hydrocortisone works. Tell you doctor if you are also using any of the following:Amphotericin B, aminoglutethimide, carbamazepine, cholestyramine, cyclosporine, digitalis, isoniazid, ketoconazole, or phenytoinAntibiotic, including azithromycin, clarithromycin, erythromycin, or rifampinBlood thinner, including warfarinDiuretic (water pill)Estrogen, including oral contraceptiveInsulin or other diabetes medicineNSAID, including aspirin, diclofenac, ibuprofen, naproxen, or celecoxib, This medicine may interfere with vaccines. Ask your doctor before you get a flu shot or any other vaccines., This medicine may cause you to get infections more easily. Tell your doctor if you have any type of infection before you start treatment. Avoid people who are sick or have infections. If you are exposed to chickenpox or measles, tell your doctor right away., This medicine may delay growth in children. If you think your child is not growing properly while using this medicine, talk with your doctor., Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse., Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely., Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.