Capex and Cortenema foam, enema

• Generic Name: fluocinolone topical
• Dosage Forms: shampoo
• Other Brand Names: Capex, Flurosyn, Synalar, Synalar Ointment, Derma-Smoothe/FS

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

Capex (for the skin) is used to treat the inflammation and itching caused by a number of skin conditions such as allergic reactions, eczema, seborrhea, and psoriasis.

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

• Generic Name: hydrocortisone
• Dosage Forms: rectal enema
• Other Brand Names: Colocort, Cortenema, Cortifoam, Cortef, Solu-Cortef

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

The information in this medication guide is specific to Cortenema foam or enema.

Cortenema is used to treat hemorrhoids and itching or swelling of the rectal area caused by hemorrhoids or other inflammatory conditions of the rectum or anus.

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

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