Description:
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.