Hydrocortisone and lidocaine (topical/rectal)
Generic name: hydrocortisone and lidocaine (topical/rectal) [ HYE-droe-KOR-ti-sone-and-LYE-doe-kane-TOP-ik-al ]
Brand names: Ana-Lex, LidaMantle HC, AnaMantle HC, Lidazone HC, AnaMantle HC Forte,
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Dosage forms: rectal cream (0.5%-3%); rectal cream with applicator (0.5%-3%); rectal gel with applicator (0.55%-2.8%); rectal kit (0.5%-3%; 1%-3%; 2.5%-3%; 2%-2%)
Drug class:Topical anesthetics
What is hydrocortisone and lidocaine?
Hydrocortisone is a steroid that reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation.
Lidocaine is a local anesthetic (numbing medication). It works by blocking nerve signals in your body.
Hydrocortisone and lidocaine topical (for the skin) is a combination medicine used to treat itching and discomfort caused by allergic reactions, eczema, minor burns, insect bites, or other skin conditions.
Hydrocortisone and lidocaine rectal (for the rectum) is used to treat itching or swelling caused by hemorrhoids or other inflammatory conditions of the rectum or anus.
Hydrocortisone and lidocaine topical/rectal may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use hydrocortisone and lidocaine if you are allergic to hydrocortisone or any type of numbing medicine, or if you have tuberculosis, a fungal skin infection, herpes simplex, or chickenpox.
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to hydrocortisone or any type of numbing medicine, or if you have:
a fungal skin infection;
herpes simplex;
chickenpox; or
tuberculosis.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
liver disease; or
a heart rhythm problem.
It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.
