Acella Hydrocortisone Acetate - Pramoxine Singles and Entereg

• Generic Name: hydrocortisone / pramoxine topical
• Dosage Forms: cream
• Other Brand Names:

  Analpram-HC, Epifoam, PramCort, Pramosone, Pramosone E, ProCort, Proctofoam HC, Zone-A, Enzone, Proctocream HC, Zone-A Forte, Rectocort HC, Novacort, Hydropram, HC Pramoxine, Analpram E, ZyPram, Z-Pram, Analpram HC, PramCort, Pramasone

Hydrocortisone is a steroid. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation.

Pramoxine is an anesthetic, or "numbing medicine." It works by interfering with pain signals sent from the nerves to the brain.

Hydrocortisone and pramoxine topical (for the skin) is a combination medicine used to treat itching and discomfort caused by allergic reactions, eczema, minor burns, insect bites, or other skin conditions.

Hydrocortisone and pramoxine rectal (for the rectum) is used to treat itching or swelling caused by hemorrhoids or other inflammatory conditions of the rectum or anus.

Hydrocortisone and pramoxine topical may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: alvimopan
• Dosage Forms: capsule
• Other Brand Names: Entereg

Entereg (alvimopan) reduces certain side effects of narcotic medicines that are often used to prevent pain caused by surgery. Narcotic medicine can cause stomach pain, bloating, nausea, vomiting, and constipation. These side effects can delay recovery in patients undergoing gastrointestinal surgery.

Entereg helps prevent these side effects without reducing the pain-relieving effects of the narcotic.

Entereg is used to help restore normal digestive functioning after surgery to remove a portion of your intestine. This medicine is available only under a special program for short-term use (no more than 15 doses). You must be registered in the program and understand the risks and benefits of taking this medicine.