What do Anucort suppositories do?

This medication is used to treat hemorrhoids and itching/swelling in the rectum and anus. It is also used with other medications to treat certain intestinal problems (such as ulcerative colitis of the rectum and other rectal/anal inflammatory conditions).

What is Anucare?

C05AX04 – zinc preparations ; Belongs to the class of other agents used topically in the treatment of hemorrhoids and anal fissures.

How long can I use Anucort suppositories?

Adults—The usual dose is 25 or 30 mg two times a day, in the morning and at night, for six to eight weeks. Children—Dose must be determined by your doctor.

Why do you lay on your left side for a suppository?

Doctors recommend lying on your left side. This takes advantage of the natural angle of the rectum and makes it easier to insert the suppository.

What do you need to know about anucort-HC suppository?

Anucort-HC Suppository Description Hydrocortisone Acetate is a corticosteroid designated chemically as pregn-4-ene 3, 20-dione,21- (acetyloxy)-11, 17-dihydroxy- (11ß) with the following structural formula: Each rectal suppository contains hydrocortisone acetate, USP 25 mg in a specially blended hydrogenated vegetable oil base.

How often do you put a suppository in your rectum?

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.

What do you need to know about anucare ointment?

Oint: Relief of itching, burning, soreness of hemorrhoids, minor rectal inflammations & irritations. Supp: Uncomplicated haemorrhoids, simple anorectal inflammation & irritation caused by or associated w/ proctitis or cryptitis; pre- & post-haemorrhoidectomy, repair of anal fistula, post-incision of thrombosed or sclerosed anorectal veins.

How much hydrocortisone acetate is in a rectal suppository?

Each rectal suppository contains hydrocortisone acetate, USP 25 mg in a specially blended hydrogenated vegetable oil base. In normal subjects, about 26% of hydrocortisone acetate is absorbed when the suppository is applied to the rectum.