Anusol HC Suppository
Generic name:hydrocortisone acetate
Drug class:Topical steroids
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Sep 21, 2021.
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Anusol HC Suppository Description
Each Anusol-HC™ 25 mg Suppository contains 25 mg hydrocortisone acetate in a hydrogenated vegetable oil base. Hydrocortisone acetate is a corticosteroid. Chemically, hydrocortisone acetate is pregn-4-ene-3, 20-dione, 21-(acetyloxy)-11, 17-dihydroxy (11ß)- with the following structural formula:
Anusol HC Suppository - Clinical Pharmacology
In normal subjects, about 26 percent of hydrocortisone acetate is absorbed when the hydrocortisone acetate suppository is applied to the rectum. Absorption of hydrocortisone acetate may vary across abraded or inflamed surfaces.
Topical steroids are primarily effective because of their anti-inflammatory, anti-pruritic and vasoconstrictive action.
Indications and Usage for Anusol HC Suppository
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 pruritus ani.
CONTRAINDICATION
Anusol-HC™ suppositories are contraindicated in those patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the components.
Precautions
Do not use unless adequate proctologic examination is made.
If irritation develops, the product should be discontinued and appropriate therapy instituted.
In the presence of an infection, the use of an appropriate antifungal or antibacterial agent should be instituted. If a favorable respons...