Emo-Cort?
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Ala-Cort;Ala-Scalp;Anu-med HC;Anucort-HCT;Anusol-HC?;Aquanil HC? [OTC];Beta-HC? [OTC];Caldecort? [OTC];Colocort?;Cortaid? Advanced [OTC];Cortaid? Intensive Therapy [OTC];Cortaid? Maximum Strength [OTC];Cortenema?;CortiCool? [OTC];Cortifoam?;Cortizone-10? Hydratensive Healing [OTC];Cortizone-10? Hydratensive Soothing [OTC];Cortizone-10? Intensive Healing Eczema [OTC];Cortizone-10? Maximum Strength Cooling Relief [OTC];Cortizone-10? Maximum Strength Easy Relief [OTC];Cortizone-10? Maximum Strength Intensive Healing Formula [OTC];Cortizone-10? Maximum Strength [OTC];Cortizone-10? Plus Maximum Strength [OTC];Dermarest? Eczema Medicated [OTC];Hemril? -30;Hydrocortisone Plus [OTC];HydroSKIN? [OTC];Locoid Lipocream?;Locoid?;Pandel?;PediadermT HC;Preparation H? Hydrocortisone [OTC];Procto-PakT;Proctocort?;ProctoCream?-HC;Proctosol-HC?;Proctozone-HC 2.5%T;Recort [OTC];Scalpana [OTC];TexacortT;U-Cort?;Westcort?
Brand Names: Canada:
Aquacort?;Cortamed?;Cortenema?;CortifoamT;Emo-Cort?;HycortT;Hyderm;HydroVal?;Locoid?;Prevex? HC;Sarna? HC;Westcort?
Uses
- It is used to treat skin rashes.
- It is used to treat signs of hemorrhoids or rectal irritation.
- It is used to treat ulcerative colitis.
- Hydrocortisone replaces a chemical made in the body.
- It stops or lowers irritation and swelling.
Dosing
How to take
- Rectal:
- Use suppository, rectal cream, foam, or rectal suspension rectally.
- Take foil off the rectal suppository and put in, pointed end first. Do not handle too much.
- Skin:
- Do not take this drug by mouth. Use on your skin only. Keep out of your mouth, nose, and eyes (may burn).
- Wash your hands before and after use.
- Clean affected part before use. Make sure to dry well.
- Put a thin layer on the affected skin and rub in gently.
- If using on the groin, use a little bit. Do not wear tight clothing.
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