Comparing Hydrocortisone Topical vs Proctofoam HC
| Hydrocortisone topical | Proctofoam HC (hydrocortisone / pramoxine) |
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| Hydrocortisone topical | Proctofoam HC (hydrocortisone / pramoxine) |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Hemorrhoids, Anal Itching, Atopic Dermatitis, Proctitis, Pruritus, Dermatitis, Eczema, Intertrigo, Skin Rash, Allergies, Aphthous Stomatitis - Recurrent, Gingivitis, Psoriasis... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Hemorrhoids, Dermatological Disorders, Dermatitis. Proctofoam HC may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Hemorrhoids
Dermatitis
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| More about Hydrocortisone topical | More about Proctofoam HC (hydrocortisone / pramoxine) | ||||||||||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
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Hydrocortisone topical has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 64 ratings on Drugs.com. 59% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 23% reported a negative effect. |
Proctofoam HC has an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from a total of 12 ratings on Drugs.com. 75% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 17% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||||||||||
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View all Hydrocortisone topical side effects |
View all Proctofoam HC side effects |
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Lower cost generic |
N/A |
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View all Hydrocortisone topical prices |
View all Proctofoam HC prices |
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| Ala-Cort, Ala-Scalp, Ala-Scalp HP, Anucort-HC, Anusol-HC, Anusol-HC Suppositories, Aquanil HC, Aquaphor Itch Relief, 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, Hydroxate Gel, Hydroxym Cream, Hydroxym Gel, 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 hydrocortisone / pramoxine brands include: Analpram-HC, Epifoam, Pramosone, Procort | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||||||||||
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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. |
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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
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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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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 47 drugs are known to interact with Hydrocortisone topical:
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A total of 97 drugs are known to interact with Proctofoam HC:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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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. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
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July 28, 1953 |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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