Hydrocortisone (Systemic) and Nuvessa

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

Hydrocortisone is a steroid medicine that is used in the treatment of many different conditions, including allergic disorders, skin conditions, ulcerative colitis, arthritis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, or lung disorders.

Hydrocortisone is also used to replace steroids in people with adrenal insufficiency (decreased production of natural steroids by the adrenal glands).

Hydrocortisone affects your immune system and is often used to treat certain blood cell disorders such as anemia (low red blood cells) or thrombocytopenia (low platelets).

Hydrocortisone is also used in the treatment of certain cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma.

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

• Generic Name: metronidazole topical
• Dosage Forms: gel
• Other Brand Names: MetroGel-Vaginal, Nuvessa, Vandazole, MetroCream, MetroGel, MetroGel Pump, MetroLotion, Noritate, Rosadan

Metronidazole is an antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body.

Nuvessa (for use in the vagina) is used to treat vaginal infections caused by bacteria.

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