Hydrocortisone rectal foam, enema and Norethindrone Acetate

• Generic Name: hydrocortisone
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Cortef, Colocort, Cortenema, Cortifoam, Solu-Cortef

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

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

Hydrocortisone rectal 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.

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

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

• Generic Name: norethindrone
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Aygestin, Camila, Errin, Jolivette, Nora-Be, Ortho Micronor, Jolivette, Nor-QD, Nora-Be

Norethindrone is a form of progesterone, a female hormone important for regulating ovulation and menstruation.

Norethindrone is used for birth control (contraception) to prevent pregnancy.

Norethindrone is also used to treat menstrual disorders, endometriosis, or abnormal vaginal bleeding caused by a hormone imbalance.

Not all brands of norethindrone are for the same uses. Some brands are for use only as contraception. Others are for use in treating endometriosis or vaginal bleeding disorders. Avoid medication errors by using only the brand, form, and strength your doctor prescribes.

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