Anusol-HC Alternatives Compared
| Anusol-HC | Hydrocortisone topical | Preparation H Maximum Strength |
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| Anusol-HC (hydrocortisone) | Hydrocortisone topical | Preparation H Maximum Strength (glycerin / petrolatum / phenylephrine / pramoxine) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Hemorrhoids, Anal Itching, Pruritus, Proctitis. Anusol-HC may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Hemorrhoids, Anal Itching, Atopic Dermatitis, Pruritus, Dermatitis, Proctitis, Eczema, Aphthous Stomatitis - Recurrent, Intertrigo, Gingivitis, Psoriasis, Seborrheic Dermatitis, Skin... View more |
Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Hemorrhoids. Preparation H Maximum Strength may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Hydrocortisone topical has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from a total of 59 ratings on Drugs.com. 56% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 24% reported a negative effect. |
Preparation H Maximum Strength has an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from a total of 8 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 50% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: Anusol-HC side effects in more detail. |
See also: hydrocortisone topical side effects in more detail. |
See also: Preparation H Maximum Strength side effects in more detail. |
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| Other hydrocortisone brands include: Ala-Cort, Ala-Scalp, Ala-Scalp HP, Anucort-HC, Anusol-HC Suppositories, Aquanil HC, Aquax-H, Beta HC, Bioelements Immediate Comfort, Caldecort, Cortaid Intensive Therapy, Cortaid Maximum Strength, Cortaid with Aloe, Cortizone-10, Cortizone-10 Intensive Healing Formula, Cortizone-10 Plus, Cortizone-5, Dermarest Eczema Medicated, Dermarest Plus Anti-Itch, Dermtex HC, Gynecort Maximum Strength, Hemmorex-HC, Hemril-30, Itch-X Lotion, Locoid, Locoid Lipocream, Neosporin Eczema Essentials Anti-Itch Cream, NuCort, NuCort with Aloe, Pandel, Preparation H Anti-Itch Cream Hydrocortisone 1%, Procto-Med HC, Procto-Pak 1%, Proctocort, Proctozone HC, Recort Anti-Itch Cream, Sarnol-HC, Scalpicin, Texacort, U-Cort, Vagisil Anti-Itch Creme Sensitive Skin Formula View more | Ala-Cort, Ala-Scalp, Ala-Scalp HP, Anucort-HC, Anusol-HC, Anusol-HC Suppositories, Aquanil HC, Aquax-H, Beta HC, Bioelements Immediate Comfort, Caldecort, Cortaid Intensive Therapy, Cortaid Maximum Strength, Cortaid with Aloe, Cortizone-10, Cortizone-10 Intensive Healing Formula, Cortizone-10 Plus, Cortizone-5, Dermarest Eczema Medicated, Dermarest Plus Anti-Itch, Dermtex HC, Gynecort Maximum Strength, Hemmorex-HC, Hemril-30, Itch-X Lotion, Locoid, Locoid Lipocream, Neosporin Eczema Essentials Anti-Itch Cream, NuCort, NuCort with Aloe, Pandel, Preparation H Anti-Itch Cream Hydrocortisone 1%, Procto-Med HC, Procto-Pak 1%, Proctocort, Proctozone HC, Recort Anti-Itch Cream, Sarnol-HC, Scalpicin, Texacort, U-Cort, Vagisil Anti-Itch Creme Sensitive Skin Formula View more | Other glycerin / petrolatum / phenylephrine / pramoxine brands include: Preparation H Multi-Symptom | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 46 drugs are known to interact with Anusol-HC:
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A total of 46 drugs are known to interact with hydrocortisone topical:
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A total of 44 drugs are known to interact with Preparation H Maximum Strength:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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