Comparing Preparation H Maximum Strength vs Proctosol-HC
| Preparation H Maximum Strength (glycerin / petrolatum / phenylephrine / pramoxine) | Proctosol-HC (hydrocortisone) |
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| Preparation H Maximum Strength (glycerin / petrolatum / phenylephrine / pramoxine) | Proctosol-HC (hydrocortisone) |
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Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Hemorrhoids. Preparation H Maximum Strength may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Hemorrhoids, Anal Itching, Proctitis, Pruritus. Proctosol-HC may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Preparation H Maximum Strength (glycerin / petrolatum / phenylephrine / pramoxine) | More about Proctosol-HC (hydrocortisone) | ||||||||
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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. |
Proctosol-HC has an average rating of 9.7 out of 10 from a total of 7 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% 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 Proctosol-HC side effects |
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Lower cost generic approved | ||||||||
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| Other glycerin / petrolatum / phenylephrine / pramoxine brands include: Preparation H Multi-Symptom | 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, Proctozone HC, Recort Anti-Itch Cream, Sarnol-HC, Scalpicin, Texacort, U-Cort, Vagisil Anti-Itch Creme Sensitive Skin Formula 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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N/A |
N/A |
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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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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
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Summary unavailable. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 95 drugs are known to interact with Preparation H Maximum Strength:
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A total of 47 drugs are known to interact with Proctosol-HC:
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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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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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