Proctocort

— THERAPEUTIC CATEGORIES —
  • Colorectal disorders

Proctocort Generic Name & Formulations

General Description

Hydrocortisone acetate 30mg; suppositories.

Pharmacological Class

Steroid.

How Supplied

Supp—12, 24

Proctocort Indications

Indications

Hemorrhoids. Anorectal inflammation. Pruritus ani. Adjunct in chronic ulcerative colitis. Factitial proctitis. Cryptitis.

Proctocort Dosage and Administration

Adult

1 rectally in AM and PM for 2 weeks. More severe cases: 1 rectally 3 times daily or 2 rectally twice daily. Factitial proctitis: use for up to 6–8 weeks.

Children

Not recommended.

Proctocort Contraindications

Not Applicable

Proctocort Boxed Warnings

Not Applicable

Proctocort Warnings/Precautions

Warnings/Precautions

Tuberculosis. Diverticulitis. Discontinue if irritation develops or in uncontrolled infection. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers: not recommended.

Proctocort Pharmacokinetics

See Literature

Proctocort Interactions

Proctocort Adverse Reactions

Adverse Reactions

Local irritation (eg, burning, itching, folliculitis, hypopigmentation), allergic contact dermatitis, secondary infection.

Proctocort Clinical Trials

See Literature

Proctocort Note

Not Applicable

Proctocort Patient Counseling

See Literature