Cortifoam foam, enema and Solesta

• Generic Name: hydrocortisone
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• 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 Cortifoam foam or enema.

Cortifoam 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.

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

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

• Generic Name: dextranomer / sodium hyaluronate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Solesta

Solesta are natural materials formed into a gel that is similar to certain substances that occur naturally in your body. Solesta works by thickening the tissues in your anal canal.

Solesta is injected as an implant into your anal canal to treat fecal incontinence (loss of bowel control) in adults.

This medicine is usually given after diet changes and other medications have been tried without success.

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