Hydrocortisone / Lidocaine / Psyllium Topical Dosage

Usual Adult Dose for Hemorrhoids

Apply rectal cream to the affected area twice daily. Remove peel seal under the cap of the tube and screw the applicator tip firmly onto the end of the tube and tightened. While holding the tube, squeeze the tube to fill applicator until a small amount of cream shows and lubricate the end of the tip with cream. Gently insert the applicator tip with attached tube in the anal area. Continue squeezing the body of the tube as it is moved around the areas of discomfort, and lastly, around and in the anal opening. Once application is completed, the tube and applicator tip should be gently removed from the area and disposed.

Put one psyllium fiber packet (6 grams) into a shaker cup or closed container; add at least 8 ounces of juice, water or other beverage; shake 3 to 5 seconds; drink promptly; if mixture thickens, add more fluid, stir; follow with additional fluid to aid product action.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Hemorrhoids

Apply rectal cream to the affected area twice daily. Remove peel seal under the cap of the tube and screw the applicator tip firmly onto the end of the tube and tightened. While holding the tube, squeeze the tube to fill applicator until a small amount of cream shows and lubricate the end of the tip with cream. Gently insert the applicator tip with attached tube in the anal area. Continue squeezing the body of the tube as it is moved around the areas of discomfort, and lastly, around and in the anal opening. Once application is completed, the tube and applicator tip should be gently removed from the area and disposed. Dosage in pediatric patients would be reduced commensurate with age, body weight and physical condition.

12 years or older:
Put one psyllium fiber packet (6 grams) into a shaker cup or closed container; add at least 8 ounces of juice, water or other beverage; shake 3 to 5 seconds; drink promptly; if mixture thickens, add more fluid, stir; follow with additional fluid to aid product action.

6 years to 11 years:
Put one half of the psyllium fiber packet (3 grams) into a shaker cup or closed container; add at least 8 ounces of juice, water or other beverage; shake 3 to 5 seconds; drink promptly; if mixture thickens, add more fluid, stir; follow with additional fluid to aid product action.

Renal Dose Adjustments

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Liver Dose Adjustments

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Precautions

Do not completely insert the applicator into the anus or deep into the rectum. Do not insert a loose applicator tip into the anus or rectum.

Dialysis

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Further information

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