Hydrocortisone Acetate, Pramoxine Rectal Cream, and Diosmiplex Tablets

Generic name: Hydrocortisone Acetate, Pramoxine Rectal Cream, and Diosmiplex Tablets [ HYE-droe-KOR-ti-sone-AS-e-tate, pram-OX-een-& dye-OHS-mi-plex ]
Brand name: Analpram Advanced
Drug class: Anorectal preparations

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 3, 2024.

Uses of Hydrocortisone Acetate, Pramoxine Rectal Cream, and Diosmiplex Tablets:

• It is used to treat signs of hemorrhoids or rectal irritation.

What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Hydrocortisone Acetate, Pramoxine Rectal Cream, and Diosmiplex Tablets?

All products:

• If you have an allergy to pramoxine, hydrocortisone, diosmiplex, or any other part of this medicine (hydrocortisone acetate, pramoxine rectal cream, and diosmiplex tablets).
• If you are allergic to this medicine (hydrocortisone acetate, pramoxine rectal cream, and diosmiplex tablets); any part of this medicine (hydrocortisone acetate, pramoxine rectal cream, and diosmiplex tablets); or any other drugs, foods, or substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had.

Tablets:

• If you have ever had cancer.

This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with this medicine (hydrocortisone acetate, pramoxine rectal cream, and diosmiplex tablets).

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take this medicine (hydrocortisone acetate, pramoxine rectal cream, and diosmiplex tablets) with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

What are some things I need to know or do while I take Hydrocortisone Acetate, Pramoxine Rectal Cream, and Diosmiplex Tablets?

All products:

• Tell all of your health care providers that you take this medicine (hydrocortisone acetate, pramoxine rectal cream, and diosmiplex tablets). This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using this medicine (hydrocortisone acetate, pramoxine rectal cream, and diosmiplex tablets) while you are pregnant.
• Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby.

Cream:

• Talk with your doctor before you use other drugs or products on your skin.
• Do not put on cuts, scrapes, eczema, or damaged skin.
• Use care when putting on a large part of the skin or where there are open wounds. Talk with the doctor.
• Do not use longer than you have been told by the doctor.
• Use with care in children. Talk with the doctor.
• Do not use diapers or plastic pants.
• This medicine may affect growth in children and teens in some cases. They may need regular growth checks. Talk with the doctor.

How is this medicine (Hydrocortisone Acetate, Pramoxine Rectal Cream, and Diosmiplex Tablets) best taken?

Use this medicine (hydrocortisone acetate, pramoxine rectal cream, and diosmiplex tablets) as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.

Cream:

• Do not take this medicine (hydrocortisone acetate, pramoxine rectal cream, and diosmiplex tablets) by mouth. Use on your skin only. Keep out of your mouth, nose, and eyes (may burn).
• Wash your hands before and after use.
• Do not use coverings (bandages, dressings, make-up) unless told to do so by the doctor.
• Put on clean, dry skin.
• Put on hemorrhoids with a cotton swab.

Tablets:

• Take with or without food.
• Keep taking this medicine (hydrocortisone acetate, pramoxine rectal cream, and diosmiplex tablets) as you have been told by your doctor or other health care provider, even if you feel well.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

• Use a missed dose as soon as you think about it.
• If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time.
• Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.

What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away?

WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:

• Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Weight gain.
• Change in eyesight.
• Very bad headache.
• Very bad skin irritation.
• Very bad bleeding from rectum or rectal pain.
• Signs of high blood sugar like confusion, feeling sleepy, more thirst, more hungry, passing urine more often, flushing, fast breathing, or breath that smells like fruit.

Related/similar drugs

What are some other side effects of Hydrocortisone Acetate, Pramoxine Rectal Cream, and Diosmiplex Tablets?

All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away:

Cream:

• Skin irritation.
• Dry skin.
• Burning.
• Itching.

Tablets:

• Headache.
• Upset stomach or throwing up.

These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-332-1088. You may also report side effects at https://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

How do I store and/or throw out Hydrocortisone Acetate, Pramoxine Rectal Cream, and Diosmiplex Tablets?

• Store at room temperature.
• Store in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom.
• Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets.
• Throw away unused or expired drugs. Do not flush down a toilet or pour down a drain unless you are told to do so. Check with your pharmacist if you have questions about the best way to throw out drugs. There may be drug take-back programs in your area.

Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer

• If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor.
• Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs.
• Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about this medicine (hydrocortisone acetate, pramoxine rectal cream, and diosmiplex tablets), please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

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