Anusol Hc
(Hydrocortisone)
Treats itchy or irritated skin.
Our bottom line
Anusol Hc (Hydrocortisone) is a good topical steroid to try for treating minor rashes or skin irritation.
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- Drug class: Dermatologic
- Rx status: Over-the-counter
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (hydrocortisone)
Upsides
- Relieves itchy and irritated skin.
- Doesn't cause the same types of side effects that oral forms of steroids do.
- It's available over the counter in the drugstore.
- Most people have very few side effects.
Downsides
- It's not a strong steroid, so it doesn't work for everyone.
- When used longer than a week, it can cause skin-thinning and make it harder for broken skin to heal.
Anusol Hc (Hydrocortisone) is a topical steroid that works by decreasing skin itching, swelling, and redness.
- Drug class: Dermatologic
- Rx status: Over-the-counter
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (hydrocortisone)
Used for
- Skin inflammation
- Itching
Dosage forms
- Cream, gel, or ointment
- Lotion
- Topical solution
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Side effect rates for Anusol Hc (Hydrocortisone)
- Source: FDA adverse event database
- We searched the FDA database for all the names this medicine may be known by:› hydrocortisone› Anusol HC› Ala Cort› Ala Scalp HP› Aquanil HC› Beta HC› Cetacort› Corta Cap
- Reports are often from people taking more than one drug. Their side effects might not be due to Hydrocortisone at all.
- Percentages only tell you how common an issue is for people who actually make the effort to report side effects to the FDA, not for everyone.
- These reports are not confirmed or validated by doctors or the FDA.
Risks and Warnings for Anusol Hc (Hydrocortisone)
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- › Long-term treatment
- › Not vaccinated against viral diseases
- › Contact with people who have viral illness
- › History of bacterial or viral conditions
If you take Anusol Hc (Hydrocortisone) for a long time it can increase your risk of all types of infections, make it hard to tell if you have one, take longer to fight and be more serious. Be careful not to be in contact with anyone who has the chicken pox or measles. If you had tuberculosis (TB) in the past your doctor will need to monitor you while taking Anusol Hc (Hydrocortisone). You may need to take medicine to prevent getting it or treat it if your TB comes back. Talk to your doctor before taking Anusol Hc (Hydrocortisone) if you haven't had vaccinations against certain viral diseases, are under stress or regularly around sick people.
Common concerns from people taking Anusol Hc (Hydrocortisone)
Final section. Do you want to return to drug navigation?Research studies with animals found harmful effects on unborn babies. It hasn’t been properly studied in humans. The benefits might outweigh the risks even if you’re pregnant. Talk with your doctor.
Tip: Always talk with your doctor before you take any medication while pregnant.