Comparing Anusol-HC Suppositories vs Preparation H Maximum Strength
| Anusol-HC Suppositories (hydrocortisone) | Preparation H Maximum Strength (glycerin / petrolatum / phenylephrine / pramoxine) |
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| Anusol-HC Suppositories (hydrocortisone) | Preparation H Maximum Strength (glycerin / petrolatum / phenylephrine / pramoxine) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Hemorrhoids, Anal Itching, Proctitis, Pruritus. Anusol-HC Suppositories may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Hemorrhoids. Preparation H Maximum Strength may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about (hydrocortisone) | More about Preparation H Maximum Strength (glycerin / petrolatum / phenylephrine / pramoxine) | ||||||||
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Anusol-HC Suppositories has an average rating of 4.5 out of 10 from a total of 2 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 50% reported a negative effect. |
Preparation H Maximum Strength has an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from a total of 8 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 38% 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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| Lower cost generic approved |
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| Other hydrocortisone brands include: Ala-Cort, Ala-Scalp, Ala-Scalp HP, Anucort-HC, Anusol-HC, 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 glycerin / petrolatum / phenylephrine / pramoxine brands include: Preparation H Multi-Symptom | ||||||||
| 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. |
Summary unavailable. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 47 drugs are known to interact with Anusol-HC Suppositories:
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A total of 95 drugs are known to interact with Preparation H Maximum Strength:
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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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