Acetaminophen, butalbital, caffeine, and codeine and Pediaderm HC

• Generic Name: acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine / codeine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Fioricet with Codeine, Phrenilin with Caffeine and Codeine

Codeine is an opioid pain medication (sometimes called a narcotic). Acetaminophen is a less potent pain reliever. Butalbital is a barbiturate that relaxes muscle contractions. Caffeine is a stimulant that relaxes blood vessels to improve blood flow.

Acetaminophen, butalbital, caffeine, and codeine is a combination medicine used to treat tension headaches.

Acetaminophen, butalbital, caffeine, and codeine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: hydrocortisone topical
• Dosage Forms: lotion
• Other Brand Names: Ala-Cort, Aquanil HC, Beta HC, Cortizone-5, Dermarest Plus Anti-Itch, Dermasorb HC, Dermtex HC, Gynecort Maximum Strength, Hydro Skin, Instacort, Itch-X Lotion, Locoid, Pandel, Pediaderm HC, Sarnol-HC, Anucort-HC, Anumed-HC, Anusol-HC, Cortizone-10 Anal Itch Cream, Hemorrhoidal HC, Hemril-30, Hemril-HC Uniserts, Preparation H Hydrocortisone, Procto-Kit 1%, Procto-Kit 25%, Procto-Pak 1%, Proctocort, Proctocream-HC, Proctosert HC, Proctosol-HC, Proctozone HC, Proctozone-H, Recort Plus, Rectasol-HC, Tucks HC, Cortizone-10, ProctoCare-HC

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

Pediaderm HC is used to treat inflammation of the skin caused by a number of conditions such as allergic reactions, eczema, or psoriasis. This medicine will not treat skin infections.

There are many brands and forms of hydrocortisone topical available. Not all brands are listed on this leaflet.

Pediaderm HC may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.