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Rectacort – Hc

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Uses

Hydrocortisone acetate suppositories are indicated for the use in inflamed hemorrhoids, post-irradiation (factitial) proctitis; as an adjunct in the treatment of chronic ulcerative colitis; cryptitis; and other inflammatory conditions of anorectum and puritus ani.

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Other Information

HYDROCORTISONE ACETATE, 25 mg

Rectal Suppositories

DESCRIPTION: Hydrocortisone Acetate is a corticosteroid designated chemically as pregn-4-ene-3, 20-dione, 21-(acetyloxy)-11, 17-dihydroxy-(11β) with the following structural formula:

Hydro Acetate Img label

Each rectal suppository contains hydrocortisone acetate, USP 25 mg in a specially blended hydrogenated vegetable oil base.

Rectacort – Hc Manufacturers

  • Acino Products, Llc.
    Rectacort – Hc | Acino Products, Llc.
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    Rectacort – Hc | Acino Products, Llc.

    Rectacort – Hc | Acino Products, Llc.

    For rectal administration. Detach one suppository from strip of suppositories. Remove the wrapper. Avoid excessive handling of the suppository which is designed to melt at body temperature. Insert suppository into the rectum with gentle pressure, pointed end first. Insert one suppository in the rectum twice daily, morning and night for two weeks, in nonspecific proctitis. In more severe cases, one suppository three times a day or two suppositories twice daily. In factitial proctitis, the recommended duration of therapy is six to eight weeks or less, according to the response of the individual case.