Indications
Hydrocortisone + Lidocaine ano-rectal cream is used to relieve itching, pain, soreness and discomfort caused by hemorrhoids, anal fissures, anal pruritus and similar conditions of the anal area. It works in two ways: hydrocortisone reduces inflammation and lidocaine numbs the area.
⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.
Pharmacology
Hydrocortisone is a corticosteroid, used for its anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects. It works against inflammation by suppressing the migration of polymorphonuclear leukocytes and by reversing increased capillary permeability. It may also be used as replacement therapy in adrenocortical insufficiency.
Lidocaine is an amide type local anesthesia. It stabilises the neuronal membrane and inhibits Na ion movements, which are needed for the conduction of impulses. In the heart, lidocaine reduces depolarisation of the ventricles during diastole, and it reduces automaticity in the His-Purkinje system. The duration of the action potential and the effective refractory period are also reduced.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Hydrocortisone + Lidocaine is Pregnancy Category C. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. It is also not known whether the drug passes into human milk.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Dosage Reference
⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.
Side Effects & Interactions
Side Effects
No side-effect data recorded yet.