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Hc-1% Hemorrhoid is used to treat swelling, inflammation, or itching of conditions such as hemorrhoids.
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Anusol-Hc, Anusert Hc-1
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Missed Dose |
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hc-1% Hemorrhoid
Anusol-Hc, Anusert Hc-1
Uses
Hc-1% Hemorrhoid is used to treat swelling, inflammation, or itching of conditions such as hemorrhoids.
Storage
- Store at room temperature away from moisture and sunlight.
- Do not store in the bathroom.
Overdose
- If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
- Hc-1% Hemorrhoid may be harmful if swallowed.
How To Use
- To apply cream or ointment, wash and dry the rectal area first.
- Then gently massage a small amount of the medication into the affected area.
- Do not use in larger amounts, more often, or longer than directed.
Side Effects
- Hc-1% Hemorrhoid may cause burning, stinging, itching or redness when first applied.
- This should disappear in a few days as your body adjusts to the medication.
- If these effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor.
- Notify your doctor if redness, swelling or irritation does not improve.
- Notify doctor of: rectal bleeding or pain.
- Very unlikely to occur but report promptly the following side effects: unusual weakness, weight loss, nausea/vomiting, fainting, dizziness, vision changes.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: eye problems, sores or infection of the area being treated, any allergies.
- Though very unlikely, it is possible Hc-1% Hemorrhoid will be absorbed into your bloodstream.
- This may have undesirable consequences that may require additional corticosteroid treatment.
- This is especially true for children and for those who have used this for an extended period if they also have serious medical problems such as serious infections, injuries or surgeries.
- This precaution applies for up to one year after stopping use of Hc-1% Hemorrhoid.
- Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
- Hc-1% Hemorrhoid should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
- Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
- It is not known if Hc-1% Hemorrhoid is excreted into breast milk.
- Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Missed Dose
- If you miss a dose, apply it as soon as remembered; do not apply if it is almost time for the next dose.
- Instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
- Do not double-up the dose to catch up.
Drug Interactions
- Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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