Beta HC and Cotrim

• Generic Name: hydrocortisone topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• 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.

Beta 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.

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

• Generic Name: sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Bactrim, Cotrim, Septra, Sulfatrim Pediatric, Bactrim DS, Bactrim IV, Septra IV, SMZ-TMP DS, Sulfatrim, Bethaprim, Uroplus, Uroplus DS, Cotrim DS, Bactrim Pediatric, Bethaprim Pediatric, Sulfatrim Suspension, Cotrim Pediatric, Septra DS

Cotrim is an antibiotic combination containing sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim and it works by killing sensitive bacteria. Both ingredients are antibiotics that treat different types of infection caused by bacteria.

Cotrim is used to treat ear infections, urinary tract infections, bronchitis, traveler's diarrhea, and Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia.

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