Anucort-HC Suppository and Aspirin

• Generic Name: hydrocortisone topical
• Dosage Forms: rectal suppository
• Other Brand Names:

  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, 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, Cortizone-10, ProctoCare-HC

Hydrocortisone is a steroid medicine that reduces inflammation in the body.

The information in this medication guide is specific to Anucort-HC cream, ointment, or suppository.

Anucort-HC is used to treat itching or swelling caused by hemorrhoids or other inflammatory conditions of the rectum or anus.

Anucort-HC is also used together with other medications to treat ulcerative colitis, proctitis, and other inflammatory conditions of the lower intestines and rectal area.

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

• Generic Name: aspirin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Arthritis Pain, Aspir 81, Aspir-Low, Bayer Childrens Aspirin, Durlaza, Ecotrin, Ecpirin, Fasprin, Halfprin, Miniprin, Aspiritab, Bayer, Bayer Low Strength, Bayer Children's, St. Joseph 81 mg Adult

Aspirin is a salicylate (sa-LIS-il-ate). It works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain, fever, and inflammation.

Aspirin is used to treat pain, and reduce fever or inflammation. It is sometimes used to treat or prevent heart attacks, strokes, and chest pain (angina).

Aspirin should be used for cardiovascular conditions only under the supervision of a doctor.