Capsaicin 8% Patch and Cortenema foam, enema

• Generic Name: capsaicin topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Capsicum Oleoresin, Capsin, Capzasin Back and Body, Capzasin-HP, Capzasin-P, Castiva Warming, Icy Hot PM, Icy Hot with Capsaicin, Menthac Arthritis Cream with Capsaicin, Qutenza, Salonpas Gel-Patch, Salonpas Pain Patch with Capsaicin, Sloan's Liniment, Trixaicin, Zostrix, Capzasin-P, Theragen HP, Zostrix Arthritis Pain Relief, Zostrix Foot Pain Relief, Zostrix HP

• It is used to ease muscle and joint aches and pain.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

• 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.