Monograph Details
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Gastrointestinal Tract
> Colorectal disorders
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PROCTOCORT |
| Manufacturer |
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Salix Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Legal Classification |
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Rx
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| Pharmacological Class |
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Steroid. |
| Generic Name |
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Hydrocortisone acetate 30mg; suppositories. |
| Indications |
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Hemorrhoids. Anorectal inflammation. Pruritus ani. Adjunt in chronic ulcerative colitis. Factitial proctitis. Cryptitis. |
| Children |
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Not recommended. |
| Adults |
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1 rectally in AM and PM for 2 weeks. More severe cases: 1 rectally 3 times daily or 2 rectally twice daily. Factitial proctitis: use for up to 6–8 weeks. |
| Precautions |
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Tuberculosis. Diverticulitis. Discontinue if irritation develops or in uncontrolled infection. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers: not recommended. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Local irritation (eg, burning, itching, folliculitis, hypopigmentation), allergic contact dermatitis, secondary infection. |
| How Supplied |
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Supp—12, 24 |
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