hydrocortisone rectal

Adult Dosing .

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

inflammatory conditions, anorectal

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

Info: taper dose gradually to D/C if long-term use

hemorrhoids

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

Info: taper dose gradually to D/C if long-term use

radiation proctitis

[2-4 suppository/day PR divided bid-tid for up to 8wk]

Info: taper dose gradually to D/C if long-term use

ulcerative colitis, mild-moderate

[enema form]

Dose: 100 mg enema PR qhs; Info: for induction tx; retain enema at least 60min, preferably overnight; taper dose gradually to D/C if >3wk use

[suppository form]

Dose: 2-4 suppository/day PR divided bid-tid; Info: for induction tx; taper dose gradually to D/C if long-term use

pruritus ani

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

Info: taper dose gradually to D/C if long-term use

renal dosing

[see below]

renal impairment: no adjustment

HD/PD: not defined

hepatic dosing

[not defined]

Peds Dosing .

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