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Proctocort Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Hydrocortisone acetate 30mg; suppositories.
Pharmacological Class
Steroid.
How Supplied
Supp—12, 24
Manufacturer
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
