Colorectal disorders:
Indications for: PROCTOCORT
Hemorrhoids. Anorectal inflammation. Pruritus ani. Adjunct in chronic ulcerative colitis. Factitial proctitis. Cryptitis.
Adult Dosage:
1 rectally in AM and PM for 2 weeks. More severe cases: 1 rectally 3 times daily or 2 rectally twice daily. Factitial proctitis: use for up to 6–8 weeks.
Children Dosage:
Not recommended.
PROCTOCORT Warnings/Precautions:
Tuberculosis. Diverticulitis. Discontinue if irritation develops or in uncontrolled infection. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers: not recommended.
PROCTOCORT Classification:
Steroid.
Adverse Reactions:
Local irritation (eg, burning, itching, folliculitis, hypopigmentation), allergic contact dermatitis, secondary infection.
How Supplied:
Supp—12, 24
