Ana-Lex topical/rectal and Rebetol

• Generic Name: hydrocortisone / lidocaine topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  Ana-Lex, LidaMantle HC, AnaMantle HC, Lidazone HC, AnaMantle HC Forte, Senatec HC, RectaGel HC, Peranex HC, LidaMantle HC Relief, Xyralid LP, Xyralid, BP Ana-Lex HC, LidoCort

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

Lidocaine is a local anesthetic (numbing medication). It works by blocking nerve signals in your body.

Ana-Lex 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.

Ana-Lex rectal (for the rectum) is used to treat itching or swelling caused by hemorrhoids or other inflammatory conditions of the rectum or anus.

Ana-Lex may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: ribavirin
• Dosage Forms: capsule, oral solution
• Other Brand Names: Rebetol, RibaPak, Ribasphere, RibaTab, Copegus, Virazole, RibaPak 600, Moderiba, Moderiba 800 Dose Pack, Moderiba 1200 Dose Pack, Moderiba 1000 Dose Pack, Moderiba 600 Dose Pack

Rebetol (ribavirin) is an antiviral medication.

Rebetol is used to treat chronic hepatitis C in people 3 years and older with liver disease. It MUST be used together with an interferon alfa product (such as Pegasys, PegIntron, Sylatron, or Intron A).

It is not known if using Rebetol in children younger than 3 years old is safe or if it will work.