Colocort foam, enema and Fat emulsion Intravenous, Injection

• Generic Name: hydrocortisone
• Dosage Forms: rectal suspension
• 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 Colocort foam or enema.

Colocort 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.

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

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

• Generic Name: fat emulsion
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Omegaven, Clinolipid, Intralipid, Nutrilipid, SMOFlipid

Fat emulsions are used as dietary supplements for patients who are unable to get enough fat in their diet, usually because of certain illnesses (eg, parenteral nutrition-associated cholestasis) or recent surgery. Fats are used by the body for energy and to form substances needed for normal body functions.

Fat emulsion is available only with your doctor's prescription.