Comparing Proctozone HC vs Zinc Oxide Topical
| Proctozone HC (hydrocortisone) | Zinc oxide topical |
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| Proctozone HC (hydrocortisone) | Zinc oxide topical |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Hemorrhoids, Anal Itching, Pruritus, Proctitis. Proctozone HC may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Dermatologic Lesion, Anal Itching, Prevention of Sunburn, Diaper Rash. Zinc oxide topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Anal Itching
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| More about Proctozone HC (hydrocortisone) | More about Zinc oxide topical | ||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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Proctozone HC has an average rating of 1.0 out of 10 from a total of 1 ratings on Drugs.com. 0% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 100% reported a negative effect. |
Zinc oxide topical has an average rating of 8.4 out of 10 from a total of 19 ratings on Drugs.com. 84% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 16% 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 Proctozone HC side effects |
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| Lower cost generic approved |
Lower cost generic |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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| Other hydrocortisone brands include: 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, Recort Anti-Itch Cream, Sarnol-HC, Scalpicin, Texacort, U-Cort, Vagisil Anti-Itch Creme Sensitive Skin Formula View more | AmeriDerm PeriShield, Ammens Medicated, Anorectal Cream, Aquaphor Diaper Rash, Arbonne Baby Care Diaper Rash Cream, Arbonne Baby Care Sunscreen, ARC, Argan Oil Moisturizer SPF 30, Aveeno Diaper Rash, Balmex, Boudreaux Butt Paste, Caldesene, Calmol-4 Suppository, CareAll, Critic Aid, Delazinc, Dermagran BC, Desitin Creamy, Desitin Creamy Diaper Rash Ointment, Desitin Maximum Strength Original Paste, Desitin Rapid Relief Cream, Desitin Rapid Relief Creamy, Diaparene, Diaper Rash Ointment, Diaper Relief, Dr Smith's Adult Barrier, Dr Smith's Diaper, Dr Smith's Diaper Rash, Dr Smith's Rash+Skin, Elta Seal Moisture Barrier, Flanders Buttocks Ointment, Geri-Protect, Mexsana, Pinxav, Rash Relief, Secura Protective Cream, Seniortopix Healix, Soothe & Cool Skin Paste, Sportz Block Dark, Sportz Block Light, Sportz Block Medium, Triple Paste, Unna-Flex Elastic Unna Boot 3 inch, Unna-Flex Elastic Unna Boot 4 inch, Vaginex Powder, Youthful Wear Cosmeceutical Youth Boosting Foundation SPF 15, Z-Bum, Znlin View more | ||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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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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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category N
Not classified
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 Proctozone HC:
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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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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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No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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