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Anusol Hc

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Manufacturer Warnings

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FDA Labeling Changes

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Uses

Topical corticosteroids are indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.

History

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Other Information

The topical corticosteroids constitute a class of primarily synthetic steroids used as antiinflammatory and antipruritic agents. Anusol-HC 2.5% (Hydrocortisone Cream, USP) is a topical corticosteroid with hydrocortisone 2.5% (active ingredient) in a water-washable cream containing the following inactive ingredients: benzyl alcohol, petrolatum, stearyl alcohol, propylene glycol, isopropyl myristate, polyoxyl 40 stearate, carbomer 934, sodium lauryl sulfate, edetate disodium, sodium hydroxide to adjust the pH, and purified water.

Hydrocortisone has the chemical name Pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, 11,17, 21, trihydroxy-,(11ß) – and the following chemical structure:

Chemical structure

Anusol Hc Manufacturers

  • Salix Pharmaceuticals, Inc
    Anusol Hc | Salix Pharmaceuticals, Inc
    No Recall

    Anusol Hc | Salix Pharmaceuticals, Inc

    Anusol Hc | Salix Pharmaceuticals, Inc

    Anusol-HC® 2.5% (Hydrocortisone Cream, USP) should be applied to the affected area two to four times daily depending on the severity of the condition.

    Occlusive dressings may be used for the management of psoriasis or recalcitrant conditions. If an infection develops, the use of occlusive dressings should be discontinued and appropriate antimicrobial therapy instituted.

  • Salix Pharmaceuticals, Inc
    Anusol Hc | Salix Pharmaceuticals, Inc
    No Recall

    Anusol Hc | Salix Pharmaceuticals, Inc

    Anusol Hc | Salix Pharmaceuticals, Inc

    Usual dosage: One suppository in the rectum morning and night for two weeks, in nonspecific proctitis. In more severe cases, one suppository three times daily; or two suppositories twice daily. In factitial proctitis, recommended therapy is six to eight weeks or less, according to response.