hydrocortisone rectal

Adult Dosing .

Dosage forms:  SUPP: 25 mg, 30 mg; ENEMA: 100 mg per 60 mL

ulcerative colitis

[100 mg enema PR qhs x3wk]

Info: D/C if no clinical improvement w/in 3wk; may extend tx for 2-3mo if some clinical improvement; taper to D/C if tx >3wk

ulcerative proctitis

[2-4 supp/day PR divided bid-tid x2wk]

Info: may use x6-8wk if post-radiation proctitis; taper to D/C after prolonged tx

ulcerative colitis, adjunct tx

[2-4 supp/day PR divided bid-tid x2wk]

inflammatory conditions, anorectal

[2-4 supp/day PR divided bid-tid x2wk]

hemorrhoids

[2-4 supp/day PR divided bid-tid x2wk]

pruritus ani

[2-4 supp/day PR divided bid-tid prn]

Max: 2wk

renal dosing

[see below]

renal impairment: not defined, caution advised

HD/PD: not defined, caution advised

hepatic dosing

[not defined]

Peds Dosing .

Peds dosing is currently unavailable or not applicable for this drug.