Hydrocortisone Acetate

Drug Details

Hydrocortisone acetate is a corticosteroid medication used to help manage inflammation in and around the rectum. It is commonly prescribed to relieve symptoms caused by conditions such as ulcerative proctitis, chronic ulcerative colitis, hemorrhoids, anal itching, and other inflammatory issues in the rectal area. Hydrocortisone acetate can reduce pain, swelling, redness, diarrhea, and bleeding by decreasing the body’s inflammatory response in affected tissues. It is available as a suppository inserted into the rectum or as a cream applied around the anus, providing targeted relief, especially for those who cannot use other types of corticosteroid enemas. While it does not cure these underlying conditions, it can significantly improve comfort by controlling troublesome symptoms linked to rectal inflammation.