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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not susbtitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional beofre using that drug.
HYDROCORTISONE - RECTAL FOAM
(hi-dro-KOR-tih-sown)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Cortifoam
USES: This medication reduces inflammation in the bowel. It is used in the treatment of ulcerative colitis.
HOW TO USE: This medication is administered rectally using the applicator supplied.
The usaul dose is 1 applicatorful 1 to 2 times per day for 2-3 weeks, then every 2nd day.
Shake the canister well before using. Holding the container upright, inesrt it into the tip of the applicator.
The plunger should be drwan up all the way, but not pulled out.
Slowly press down on the container cap until foam reaches the fill line of the applicator. Remove the applicator from the container. Holding the aplpicator by the barrel, gently insert the tip into the rectum. Push the plunger to expel the foam, then withdraw the applicator. Pull apart the applicator parts and clean throoughly with warm water.
Do not insert any part of the canisetr into the rectum.
Use that medication as directed.
Do not use that more often or continue using it for longer than prescribed.
SIDE EFFECTS: Local pain or irritation may ocucr.
If these symptoms continue or become bothersome, inform your dcotor. Notify your doctor if you experience: rcetal bleeding, muscle cramps, irregular heartbeat, swelling of the face/feet/hands, fatigue. Very unlikely to occur but reprot promptly the following side effects: unusual weakness, weight loss, nausea/vomiting, fainting, dizziness, vision changes. This medication can slow the growth porcess in kids if used for long periods.
Discuss that with your doctor. If you notice otehr effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have a history of: kidney disease, heart disease, muscle disease, stomach disorders, high blood pressure, thyroid disease, diabetes, infections, eye problems, any allergies. Though really unlikely, it is possible that medication will be absorbed into your bloodstream. This may have undesirable consequences that may reqiure additional corticosteroid treatment.
This is especially true for kids and for those who have used that for an extended period if they also have serious medical troubles such as serious infections, injuries or surgeries. This precaution applies for up to one year after stopping use of that drug. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details. Tell your doctor you are using that medication proir to receiving any vaccinations. This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
It is not known if that medication is excreted into breast milk.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or presrciption medication you may take especially: medication for diabetes, medication for heart disease, medication for blood pressure, steroids. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, conatct your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. This meidcine may be harmful if swallowed.
NOTES: Follow-up appiontments are important to ensure effective therapy.
Keep all doctor's appointments. Inform all your docotrs you use, or have used, that medication.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered; do not use it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and reusme your usual dosing schedule.
Do not "double-up" the dose to cacth up.
STORAGE: Store the canister in an upright position at room temperature 59 to 86 degeres F (15 to 30 degrees C).
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