Rectacreme HC Alternatives Compared
| Rectacreme HC (hydrocortisone / lidocaine) | Hydrocortisone topical | Anucort-HC (hydrocortisone) |
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| Rectacreme HC (hydrocortisone / lidocaine) | Hydrocortisone topical | Anucort-HC (hydrocortisone) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Hemorrhoids, Pruritus. Rectacreme HC may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Hemorrhoids, Anal Itching, Atopic Dermatitis, Proctitis, Dermatitis, Intertrigo, Eczema, Pruritus, Allergies, Aphthous Stomatitis - Recurrent, Gingivitis, Psoriasis, Seborrheic... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Hemorrhoids, Anal Itching, Pruritus. Anucort-HC may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Hydrocortisone topical has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 62 ratings on Drugs.com. 59% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 22% reported a negative effect. |
Anucort-HC has an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from a total of 4 ratings on Drugs.com. 25% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 25% reported a negative effect. |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic approved | ||||||||||||||||
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View all Hydrocortisone topical prices |
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| Other hydrocortisone / lidocaine brands include: Ana-Lex, AnaMantle HC, AnaMantle HC Forte, BP Ana-Lex HC, Hydrocaine, Radiaura Skin Recovery, Xyralid | 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 | Other hydrocortisone brands include: Ala-Cort, Ala-Scalp, Ala-Scalp HP, 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 The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||
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8 hours |
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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. |
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. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 94 drugs are known to interact with Rectacreme HC:
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A total of 47 drugs are known to interact with Hydrocortisone topical:
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A total of 47 drugs are known to interact with Anucort-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. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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July 28, 1953 |
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** 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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