Drug details

Anusol Hc (hydrocortisone cream)

type of Corticosteroids, Gastrointestinal

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.

The drug is often used to treat Ulcerative colitis .

This drug may have the following side effects:

• 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

The following drugs are related to Anusol Hc, either as a replacement or used together:

• Hydrocortisone (hydrocortisone cream and ointment 2.5%)
• Neosalus Lotion (neosalus hydrating topical lotion)

The following supplements are related to Anusol Hc, and may be used together with the drug:

• Bovine Cartilage (s.)
• Blond Psyllium (s.)
• Wheat Bran (s.)
• Diosmin (s.)
• Hesperidin (s.)
• Witch Hazel (s.)