Actiq and Alcortin A Gel

• Generic Name: fentanyl
• Dosage Forms: lozenge
• Other Brand Names: Actiq, Abstral, Fentora, Subsys, Duragesic, Ionsys, Lazanda, Onsolis, Sublimaze

Actiq (fentanyl citrate) is an opioid pain medication, sometimes called a narcotic.

Actiq treats "breakthrough" cancer pain that is not controlled by other medicines. This medicine is not for treating pain that is not cancer-related, such as migraine headaches or pain after surgery.

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

• Generic Name: aloe vera / hydrocortisone / iodoquinol topical
• Dosage Forms: gel
• Other Brand Names: Alcortin A

Aloe polysaccharides comes from the aloe vera plant. Hydrocortisone is a steroid, and iodoquinol is an antibiotic and antifungal medicine.

Alcortin A (for the skin) is a combination medicine that is used to treat itching, inflammation, irritation, and infections of the skin related to a number of conditions. This includes impetigo, eczema, dermatitis, acne, infected hair follicles, scalp infections, yeast infection, and athlete's foot.

Alcortin A is also used on the outside of the genital or rectal area to treat irritation and inflammation caused by jock itch, vaginal yeast infection, and anal infection.

Alcortin A may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.