Proctozone-Hc (hydrocortisone)
Topical Corticosteroids Topical Cream With Perineal Applicator
Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data
Overview
Generic name: hydrocortisone
Drug class: Topical Corticosteroids
Therapeutic class: Anorectal Preparations
Reference product & biosimilars
No reference, biosimilar or interchangeable associated with this drug.
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Indications
The following indications are listed for Proctozone-Hc:
- Pruritus Of Skin
- Skin Inflammation
Also known as: Dermatitis, Itchy Skin Eruption, Pruritic Dermatitis.
Dosing
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| Drug label | Dosing type | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Proctozone-Hc 2.5% Cream | Maintenance | Apply a thin layer to the affected area(s) by topical route 2-4 timesdaily. |
| Drug label | Dosing type | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocortisone 2.5% Cream | Maintenance | Apply a thin layer to the affected area(s) by topical route 2-4 timesdaily. |
Drug interactions
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There are no contraindication interactions for this drug.
There are no severe interactions for this drug.
There are no moderate interactions for this drug.
Contraindications
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There are no contraindication contraindications for this drug.
- Bacterial skin and skin structure infection
- Hypothalamic-pituitary insufficiency
Adverse reactions
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More Frequent
- Infection
Less Frequent
- Adrenocortical insufficiency
- Hypercortisolism
Rare or Very Rare
- Abdominal distension
- Abnormal hepatic function tests
- Acute cognitive impairment
- Anaphylaxis
- Body fluid retention
- Bradycardia
- Cataracts
- Chronic heart failure
- Delirium
- Drug-induced psychosis
- Dyspnea
- Excitement
- Gastrointestinal hemorrhage
- Glaucoma
- Glycosuria
- Hallucinations
- Hepatomegaly
- Hyperglycemia
- Hypertension
- Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
- Impaired wound healing
- Intestinal perforation
- Myopathy
- Ocular hypertension
- Osteoporosis
- Paranoid disorder
- Peptic ulcer
- Personality disorders
- Pulmonary edema
- Thromboembolic disorder
More Frequent
- Increased appetite
Less Frequent
- Irregular menstrual periods
- Nausea
Rare or Very Rare
- Acne vulgaris
- Allergic dermatitis
- Depression
- Dizziness
- Euphoria
- Exophthalmos
- Flushing
- Hirsutism
- Insomnia
- Lipodystrophy
- Mood changes
- Nervousness
- Rectal irritation
- Skin rash
- Sleep disorder
- Urticaria
Precautions
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ICD codes
| Code | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Pruritus of skin | ||
| L29.8 | ICD10CM | Other pruritus |
| L29.81 | ICD10CM | Cholestatic pruritus |
| L29.89 | ICD10CM | Other pruritus |
| L29.9 | ICD10CM | Pruritus, unspecified |
| Skin inflammation | ||
| H01.81 | ICD10CM | Other specified inflammation of right upper eyelid |
| H01.82 | ICD10CM | Other specified inflammation of right lower eyelid |
| H01.83 | ICD10CM | Other specified inflammation of right eye, unspecified eyelid |
| H01.84 | ICD10CM | Other specified inflammation of left upper eyelid |
| H01.85 | ICD10CM | Other specified inflammation of left lower eyelid |
| H01.86 | ICD10CM | Other specified inflammation of left eye, unspecified eyelid |
| H01.89 | ICD10CM | Other specified inflammation of unspecified eye, unspecified eyelid |
| H01.8A | ICD10CM | Other specified inflammation of right eye, upper and lower eyelids |
| H01.8B | ICD10CM | Other specified inflammation of left eye, upper and lower eyelids |
| L20 | ICD10CM | Atopic dermatitis |
| L20.8 | ICD10CM | Other atopic dermatitis |
| L20.89 | ICD10CM | Other atopic dermatitis |
| L20.9 | ICD10CM | Atopic dermatitis, unspecified |
| L21 | ICD10CM | Seborrheic dermatitis |
| L21.8 | ICD10CM | Other seborrheic dermatitis |
| L21.9 | ICD10CM | Seborrheic dermatitis, unspecified |
| L25 | ICD10CM | Unspecified contact dermatitis |
| L30.8 | ICD10CM | Other specified dermatitis |
| L30.9 | ICD10CM | Dermatitis, unspecified |
| L40 | ICD10CM | Psoriasis |
| L40.1 | ICD10CM | Generalized pustular psoriasis |
| L40.8 | ICD10CM | Other psoriasis |
| L40.9 | ICD10CM | Psoriasis, unspecified |
| R21 | ICD10CM | Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption |
ICD code information from First Databank (FDB).
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